Directions for Use:
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per 50 gallons of aquarium capacity every week depending on animal load (1 capful, or 5 ml = 1 teaspoon). Add directly to aquarium or sump. If you are using a doser, do not dose Coral-Vite from the same container as Kalkwasser.
Ingredients:
Inorganic mineral salts of Barium, Boron, Bromine, Calcium, Cobalt, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Rubidium and Strontium; EDTA, Vitamins: L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Sulfate Dipotassium Dihydrate, Vitamin A Propionate, Vitamin A Palmitate, D-Activated animal sterol (Vitamin D3), Folic Acid, Choline Chloride, Niacin, d-Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12, d-Biotin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K3) in a base containing Deionized Water, inorganic stabilizing compounds, and preservatives.
NOTE: Live corals also require strong lighting with proper spectrum and immaculately clean systems. Regular water changes are encouraged. Coral-Vite is safe for use with or without ozone and will provide excellent results in either case. More frequent addition of Coral-Vite may be required with ozone use.
Considerations for Use:
Although Coral-Vite contains strontium and calcium, you should use separate additives for these elements for a synergistic effect. Aquariums with large numbers of soft corals, crustaceans, or macro algae will require Concentrated Iodine or Iron supplements, as well. Use Kent Kalkwasser Mix, Concentrated Liquid Calcium, or Turbo-Calcium to supply needed calcium. Use Strontium and Molybdenum or Turbo-Strontium to provide heavy amounts of strontium. Coral-Vite makes the lightest possible use of EDTA and preservatives. These ingredients are necessary, however, to make sure you get a fresh, potent product.
The following chart is a general guideline of acceptable water parameter ranges for different types of tropical marine aquariums. For reference, we have also provided the average water conditions measured on tropical coral reefs across the world.
Ideal Marine Parameters
| Parameter |
Suggested Level: Reef Aquarium |
Suggested Level: FOWLR Aquarium |
Average Level: Coral Reefs |
| Specific Gravity |
1.023 - 1.025 |
1.020 - 1.025 |
1.025 |
| Temperature |
72 - 78°F |
72 - 78°F |
82°F |
| pH |
8.1 - 8.4 |
8.1 - 8.4 |
8.0 - 8.5 |
| Alkalinity |
8 - 12 dKH |
8 - 12 dKH |
6 - 8 dKH |
| Ammonia (NH3) |
Undetectable |
Undetectable |
Near Zero |
| Nitrite (NO2) |
Undetectable |
Undetectable |
Near Zero |
| Nitrate - Nitrogen (NO3) |
< 1.0 ppm |
< 30 ppm |
0.25 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO4) |
< 0.2 ppm |
< 1.0 ppm |
0.13 ppm |
| Calcium |
350 - 450 ppm |
350 - 450 ppm |
380 - 420 ppm |
| Magnesium |
1250 - 1350 ppm |
1150 - 1350 ppm |
1300 ppm |
| Iodine |
0.06 - 0.10 ppm |
0.04 - 0.10 ppm |
0.06 ppm |
| Strontium |
8 - 14 ppm |
4 - 10 ppm |
8 - 10 ppm |
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