Additives And Supplements

Contains important strontium

Along with the macro elements magnesium and calcium, strontium is an important component of corals and other invertebrates and needs to be supplied regularly.

Contains important calcium for the skeleton build-up of corals and other invertebrates

Ideal calcium levels are between 400 and 450 mg/l (ppm). Use the sera Ca-Test kit to conveniently check the calcium level.

Combined application provided, sera marin 1 and 2 are balanced according to the optimal pH value in marine water and stabilize the natural buffer system in reef aquariums.

Features:

Liquid concentrate for supplying important nutrients for corals

In order to thrive, corals require certain minimum concentrations of phosphates and nitrogen compounds for their metabolism and the metabolism of their zooxanthellae. Aquariums that are very low in nutrients (ULNS = ultra low nutrient system) are particularly prone to a lack of these compounds.

Tropic Marin^® Plus-NP provides these phosphates and nitrogen compounds in concentrations that are tailored to the corals’ needs. As they are bound by an organic energy source, nitrogen and phosphates can be utilized by corals more efficiently than inorganic nutritional salt additives. This approach minimizes the loss of nutrients caused by denitrification and adsorption, prevents nutrient deficiency in the corals and restores growth.

The liquid concentrate Plus-NP is easy to use and is suitable both for manual dosing and for dosing pumps.

Benefits:

How to use:

Turn the pump head counterclockwise until it pops out. Add 1 ml (1 pump-full) to every 100 l/26 US-gal. of aquarium system volume every day until the nutrient limitation in the corals has been rectified and the corals display a normal level of growth and coloration.

Maximum dose: 1 ml per 100 l/26 US-gal. of aquarium system volume daily.

Suitable for both manual dosage and for dosing pumps. Store the bottle tightly sealed, in a cool and dark place!

Important Coral Nutrients:  Amino Acids and Nitrogen Compounds.

Stimulates coral growth, intensifies colouring and reduces phosphate in the reef aquarium biologically

Pale or brownish corals are often caused by too weak a concentration of easily digestible nitrogen compounds. Tropic Marin^® Amino-Organic contains amino acids and other organic nitrogen compounds that stimulate the growth of soft and leather corals, as well as disc disc anemones and zoanthids. This results in greater absorption, by the anthozoans, of the phosphate available from the water, biologically reducing phosphate concentrations.  These near-natural conditions result in the anthozoans opening better, visibly flourishing, with greater vitality and a more intense colouring. Tropic Marin^® Amino-Organic does not contain nitrates or phosphates.

 BENEFITS: 

• CONTAINS VALUABLE AMINO ACIDS AND MINERALS

• adds readily digestible organic nitrogen compounds to the aquarium
• delivers a balanced nitrogen/phosphate ratio (N:P) if the water contains excessive amounts of phosphates
• biologically reduces elevated phosphate concentrations
• stimulates coral growth '
• corals thrive with greater vitality and exhibit improved colouring
• increased opening of the polyps of anthozoans
• nitrates and phosphates free

 FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS:

Tropic Marin Pro-Tect
+ creating and maintaining optimum water conditions in marine aquaria
+ improves water quality in marine aquaria by including a combination of highly effective active compounds
+ particularly suitable for fish aquariums
+ protective colloids safeguard the sensitive mucous membranes of the fish and promote the regeneration of its protective coating
+ ideal for acclimatization of new fish

Recommended dosage Tropic Marin Pro-Tect:
10 ml of Pro-Tect will efectively treat 100 l of aquarium water. Dosage may be increased to 20 ml per 100 l without any harmful effects. It is recommended a minimum of 10% water change every two weeks.

Features:

Cleaning iodine dip for corals

New corals often introduce unwanted organisms, parasites and/or impurities into the aquarium, which can endanger the old coral population.

Tropic Marin^® Coral Clean reliably removes the most common epiphytes, parasites and impurities in an easy-to-use bath. The animals that fall off allow immediate monitoring of success that shows whether further baths are necessary.

Tropic Marin^® Coral Clean is phosphate-free and less aggressive than other forms of cleaning baths such as Lugol’s solution or fresh water.

Benefits:

How to use:

A glass or plastic container, which holds the coral during the treatment, is filled with sea water from the aquarium. 1 ml Tropic Marin^® Coral Clean is dosed into the prepared container per 100 ml water and mixed well with the water. The new coral is fully immersed in this short bath and left for ten to fifteen minutes. Before the coral is put back into the aquarium, the coral should be shaken lightly in the bath to shake off any deposits and undesirable adhering organisms.

Coral crabs should be carefully removed before treatment and placed back in the coral after treatment. The water quality of the aquarium should be checked regularly to maintain the health of the corals.

Note: In some cases it can take up to two days for the coral to open fully again after the bath.

Tropic Marin Elimi-NP
+ efficient reduction of nitrate and phosphate in the reef aquarium
+ designed specifically for reef aquariums with coral calcium reactor, but is suitable for all aquariums with an increased concentration of phosphate and a low nitrate / phosphate ratio
+ suitable for an aquarium stocked with marine fish, soft corals, LPS, SPS, other filter feeders and/or crustaceans
+ easy-to-dose liquid solution

Use of Tropic Marin Elimi-NP:
Dosage: Begin with a daily dose of 0.1 ml per 100 l (26 US-gal) of aquarium system volume and increase the dosage after 2 weeks, observing the animals and checking the nitrate and phosphate concentrations, by 0.1 ml per 100 l (26 US-gal) of aquarium system volume. Dose Tropic Marin Elimi-NP into the flow of the pump to ensure proper distribution throughout the aquarium.

Maximum dose: A daily dose of 0.5 ml per 100 l (26 US-gal) of aquarium system volume should not be exceeded. The concentration of phosphate in the reef aquarium should only be lowered slowly to avoid possible adjustment stress in the organisms. At the same time, the nitrate-phosphate ratio should not exceed 10:1.

Tropic Marin Elimi-Phos rapid
+ extremely rapid removing of high phosphate concentration
+ highly-effective solution on the basis of Lanthanum
+ Phosphate concentration can be lowered quickly to a range between 0.2 – 0.4 mg/l (ppm)

Usage of Tropic Marin Elimi-Phos rapid:
Measure the phosphate concentration in your aquarium water. It is recommended to reduce the phosphate concentration by no more than 0.3 mg/l per day, i.e. by adding a maximum of 3 ml of Tropic Marin Elimi-Phos rapid to 100 l aquarium water.

Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Mineral
+ crystallized trace elements for the health and growth of all invertebrates
+ contains a concentrated supply of all trace elements found in natural seawater
+ for color intensity, health and growth of invertebrates
+ includes iodine and strontium
+ does not contain chelates, phosphates or nitrates

Application Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Mineral:
Add 5 g (approx. 1 level measuring spoon) each week per 50 liters/13 US Gal. of aquarium water. This increases the proportion of strontium to approx. 1.5 mg per liter and iodine to approx. 0.075 mg per liter. One can with 250 g is sufficient for approx. 2,500 liters/660 US Gal. The recommended maximum dosage is 2 measuring spoons a week per 50 liters/13 US Gal. Under no circumstances should this dosage be exceeded and it only applies to the exclusive use of Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Mineral. Application: Fill the enclosed measuring spoon with Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Mineral (levelling spatula is included). Tropic Marin Pro-Coral Mineral should be added in the filter/sump area of the aquarium at a sufficient distance from the pump, in order to prevent any undissolved crystals from coming into contact with the coral.

Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium is made for the biologically ideal strontium supplement in reef aquariums. A sufficient supply of strontium is as essential for the growth and well-being of reef building corals as calcium. In the reef aquarium, the strontium concentration can drop rapidly to low values due to biological processes, precipitation and incorporation into the limestone skeleton. Tropic MarinBio-Strontium creates a natural environment in the aquarium and delivers strontium and carbon dioxide in a natural, biologically-available, powdered form and thus supports the healthy development of coral. Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium does not disturb the ionic balance in contrast to the single addition of strontium chloride.

Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium
+ biologically ideal strontium supplement for reef aquariums
+ creates nature identical conditions in aquarium
+ supplies essentially strontium and carbon dioxide in natural and biologically-available form
+ do not disturb the ionic balance (in contrast to the single addition of strontium chloride)
+ only natural substances are formed when dissolved: no chelates, no phosphates, no nitrates

Application of Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium:
When using the enclosed dosage spoon, level the Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium with the spatula for a precise measurement. Sprinkle one level measuring spoon full of Tropic Marin Bio-Strontium directly on the surface of the aquarium or sump water, while stirring with your hand or a non-metallic object. Wait for each spoonful to dissolve completely before adding the next.

One level measuring spoon increases the strontium level of 10 US Gal./37 l by about 2 ppm (= 2 mg/l). The natural concentration of seawater is 8 ppm (= 8 mg/l). In a reef aquarium the concentration of strontium decreases quickly through biological processes, precipitation and the use in the calcareous animals. A basic dosage of 1 level measuring spoon per 50 US Gal./190 l every two weeks is recommended. In an aquarium with a high population, the dosage can be as much as 1 level measuring spoon per 50 US Gal./190 l each week. High strontium concentrations in the aquarium may damage corals. Always be sure to monitor the strontium concentration.

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