Continuum Reef Basis Reactor 500ml

Reef•Basis Reactor

Fortified liquid aragonite suspension for all marine fish and reef aquaria

Features

• a one step calcium buffer system that will provide calcium as well as carbonates and other minerals for rapid growth of coralline algae, corals, clams and other marine invertebrates
• made from expensive marine aragonite
• will not pollute your system
• contains no terestrial mud which could contain no telling what nor acetate, gluconates, polygluconates or other unnecessary organics to pollute your aquarium
• phosphate and nitrate free

Use in aquarium keeping

• Proper control of calcium level is imperative for the health and growth of corals and many other invertebrates.
• If 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.
• Sufficient magnesium levels are also necessary to maintain the proper balance.
• It is therefore recommended that the hobbyist measure and control the levels of calcium, magnesium and alkalinity on a regular basis.
• Strontium is also required for formation of aragonite.
• Continuum 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).
• Note: Aquarists keeping SPS corals should consider keeping alkalinity at 7 to no more than 9 dKH (2.5 to 3.21 meq/L).
• Addition at night will help balance pH and prevent night time pH decline.
• It will also allow time for the water to clear from the cloudiness that is inherent in dissolving the aragonite particles in the product.
• May be used simultaneously with other Continuum products such as Reef•Basis Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium and Basis KH to individually adjust levels to proper values, or simultaneously with Reef•Sculpture part A and B.

Directions

• Reef•Basis Reactor will cloud the aquarium upon addition, it is therefore recommended that it be added a night in an area of strong flow.
• Shake vigorously immediately prior to use!
• Add 1 capful (5 ml) per 50 US-gallons (100 L) of marine aquarium water 3 to 4 times per week.
• For best results, measure the calcium concentration and add as required to maintain the concentration between 410 and 450 mg/L (ppm). 

Expert use

• not suitable for use in most dosing systems because of the need for agitation, and should be added manually.
• Daily addition is preferable
• Do not mix with any other supplements prior to addition.
• Determine the amount of calcium consumption between addition periods (per day or per every other day).
• Determine the amount of Reef•Basis Reactor to add in milliliters by multiplying your tank capacity in gallons by the amount you want to raise it in mg/l (ppm) and by 0.0286. (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 0.0286 which equals 28.6 ml of Reef•Basis Reactor or 5 -3/4 capfuls).