Brightwell Aquatics Calcion – Concentrated Liquid Calcium Supplement for All Marine Aquariums, 2-L

Price: $46.72
(as of Dec 15, 2023 01:09:12 UTC – Details)

Calcium is one of the most prevalent ions in seawater, and is required for the formation of aragonite, the skeletal material of reef-building invertebrates such as corals, clams, tube worms, and their respective allies. In seawater, calcium is present at a concentration of approximately 412 ppm; in reef aquaria, maintaining calcium within a range of 412 – 450 ppm will enable corals and other reef-building invertebrates to grow rapidly when all other physical and chemical requirements are met. [Magnesium, strontium, and carbonate ions are also complexed into aragonite, and their importance in a reef aquarium cannot be overstated.] The rate at which calcium is extracted from the water is determined by the stocking density of reef-building livestock, type of lighting, and other biological, physical, and chemical conditions; therefore, each aquarium will have different requirements for the rate of calcium supplementation. Once the rate of calcium uptake in the aquarium has been determined (see opposite), the proper dosing rate of this product can be easily calculated. It is recommended that a quality salt mix with the proper (not augmented) alkalinity and concentrations of major, minor, and trace elements be used to establish natural seawater parameters in the reef aquarium, providing a stable ionic foundation on which to build.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ CAL2L
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2010
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ TopDawg Pet Supply
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BUFSZCY
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

Contains no unwanted organic material such as EDTA, gluconate, or polygluconate
Free of phosphate & silicate
Made in the USA
Age range description: All Life Stages