Overview
- Complete source of the elements and molecules that are directly
used by coralline algae, as well as corals, clams, and other
reef-building invertebrates
- Provides calcium, strontium, magnesium, and potassium in approximately the same ratios* in which they occur in aragonite.
- Very strong source of carbonates (derived from aragonite), the other important group of ions involved in aragonite formation.
- Increases alkalinity to help stabilize pH.
- Stronger than competing products.
- May be used as an inexpensive alternative to automated calcium reactor systems with similar results.
- Free of phosphate, silicate, and organic material.
Technical Background
The active components of Coralline Accelerator are
provided by a combination of sources and include natural aragonite,
increasing the solubility of the solution and the effectiveness of the
method. Silicate- and phosphate-free. Examples of reef-building
organisms familiar to hobbyists are: coralline algae, stony corals and
their allies; molluscs including clams (bivalves) and snails
(gastropods); tube worms that secrete calcareous burrows; and other
calcareous algae such as Halimeda, and Penicilus. These organisms
require that the components of aragonite be in adequate concentrations
if they are to thrive, regardless of how perfect the remainder of their
environment is. The advantage to this method of supplementation is that
one product may be used to establish and maintain water parameters
conducive to reef formation.
Note that target ion-specific supplementation may be called for in some
aquaria, depending upon stocking density of reef-building organisms and
environmental conditions within the system. Additionally, hobbyists may
choose to use Coralline Accelerator in conjunction
with other methods of calcium, strontium, magnesium, and carbonate
supplementation as a means of diversifying their dosing routine. The
rate at which calcium and carbonates are extracted from the water is
determined by the stocking density of reef-building livestock, type of
lighting, and other conditions; therefore, each aquarium will have
different requirements for the rate of supplementation.
Instructions & Guidelines
Basic: Shake product well before using. Add 10 ml (2
capfuls) of product per 50 US-gallons of aquarium water every other day
or as needed to maintain the calcium concentration within a range of
412 - 450 ppm. When used in this fashion, 500 ml treats up to 2,500
US-gallons (9,450 L). Coralline Accelerator may temporarily cloud aquarium water after addition, therefore it is recommended that the product be dosed in the late evening.
Advanced: Determine the calcium concentration in the
aquarium using an accurate test kit before supplementing. Shake this
product well before each use. Each ml of Coralline Accelerator
will increase the concentration of calcium (“[Ca2+]”) in 1 US-gallon
(3.785 L) of water by approximately 20 ppm. If the initial [Ca2+] in the
aquarium is below 412 ppm, add this product at the maximum rate of 20
ml per 30 US-gallons daily until the desired calcium concentration is
attained, then dose daily or weekly as needed (see below). Always try to
maintain the [Ca2+] within a range of +/-10 ppm.
EZ Calculations: Multiply tank capacity in gallons x
ppm increase desired x .05047 = ml of product to add. Example to raise
the concentration of calcium in a 50 gallon aquarium by 2 ppm, the
calculation is: 50 x 2 x .05047 = 5.047 ml or about one capful. (a
capful is 5 ml).