{"product_id":"continuumaquaticsreefbasiscalcium250ml","title":"Reef Basis Calcium 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eContinuum Aquatics Reef Basis calcium Calcium Compounds concentrated ionic calcium supplement for all marine fish \u0026amp; reef aquaria. It is one of the most important building blocks of a marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Continuum advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Basis - Calcium is a high quality, maximum strength ionic calcium solution designed to safely raise the calcium level in marine aquariums, providing essential calcium for increased growth rates in corals, coraline algae, crustaceans and many other marine organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains no acetate, gluconates, polygluconates or other unnecessary organics to pollute your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is phosphate and silicate free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be used simultaneously with Kalkwasser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse in aquarium keeping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper control of calcium level is imperative for the health and growth of corals and many other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the calcium concentration is too low, growth rates will suffer. If it is too high, alkalinity or buffering capacity will be diminished, leading to possible instability of pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSufficient magnesium levels are also necessary to maintain the proper balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore recommended that the hobbyist measure and control the levels of calcium, magnesium and alkalinity on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium is also required for formation of aragonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum recommends that you maintain a calcium level of between 410 and 450 mg\/L (ppm), an alkalinity level of 7 to 11 dKH (2.5 to 4 meq\/L), and a magnesium level of 1250 to 1350 mg\/L (ppm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Aquarists keeping SPS corals should consider keeping alkalinity at 7 to no more than 9 dKH (2.5 to 3.21 meq\/L). Do not add calcium and buffering (alkalinity) products at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing so will cause unnecessary precipitation and possible cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well prior to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 capful (5 ml) per 200 litres of marine aquarium water 3 to 4 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, measure the calcium concentration and add as required to maintain the concentration between 410 and 450 mg\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosing through use of a drip system is a superior method of addition.\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not mix with buffers or alkalinity supplements prior to addition\u003cbr\u003e\nYou may mix it with strontium, magnesium, and many other supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermine the amount of calcium consumption during the time it takes add the entire volume of your drip system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermine the amount of Reef Basis Calcium to add in millilitres by multiplying your tank capacity in gallons by the amount you want to raise it in mg\/l (ppm) and by 0.027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Example: if you have a 100 gallon tank and you want to raise the level by 10 ppm with the entire dose, you would multiply 100 x 10 x 0.027 which equals 27 ml of Reef Basis Calcium or about 5-1\/2 capfuls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Continuum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044680331352,"sku":"741360305045","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/fdc0dc5f2e0383a1ef4a9d43eed803d7b6505280-jpg.webp?v=1779080701","url":"https:\/\/bespokeaquariums.com.au\/products\/continuumaquaticsreefbasiscalcium250ml","provider":"Bespoke Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}