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Red Sea Reef Foundation A, B, C, 3-Pack (3x250ml)
Red Sea Reef Foundation A, B, C, 3-Pack (3x250ml)
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CALCIUM+ | KH/ALKALINITY | MAGNESIUM
Foundation™ supplements complete starter pack
Ca | Mg | KH | Sr | Ba
Red Sea’s Foundation™ Supplements Complete Pack contains all of the essential foundation elements required in order for corals to thrive within the reef aquarium.
Unlike the natural reef where there is an immense reservoir of foundation elements, in an aquarium these elements are constantly depleted due to coral growth and other biological activities. Therefore, calcium, carbonates (alkalinity) and magnesium require regular testing and supplementing. For best results, dose according to a measured uptake of Calcium KH/Alkalinity and Magnesium using Red Sea’s FoundationTM Pro multi test kit. The FoundationTM Supplements Complete Pack is part of Red Sea’s complete Reef Care Program, which provides all of the supplements, test kits and coral foods required to maintain a successful and healthy coral reef aquarium.
Reef Care Recipes provides an easy to follow guide on how the Foundation supplements are used on different types of reef aquariums.
Concentration:
1ml will raise the Ca level of 100 liters (25 gal) by 2ppm.
1ml will raise the Alkalinity of 100 liters (25gal) by 0.036 meq/l (0.1dKH)
1ml will raise the Mg level of 100 liters (25gal) by 1ppm.
Package size/volume:
3 X 250 ml
3 X 8.5 fl.oz
Collapsible content
LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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