Two Little Fishies Strontium Concentrate 250ml is a liquid supplement designed for marine reef aquariums to restore and maintain strontium levels depleted by reef-building organisms. It helps promote the growth of corals and other invertebrates that form calcareous skeletons.
Features & Benefits:
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Purpose: Replenishes strontium to support the growth of corals, calcareous algae, clams, and snails.
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Reef-safe formula: Created by Julian Sprung, a well-known authority in the reefkeeping hobby.
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Ingredients: Contains reverse osmosis (RO) purified water and strontium chloride.
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Product type: Liquid concentrate for easy weekly dosing.
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Size: 250 ml (8.4 fl oz) bottle.
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Depletion cause: In closed aquarium systems, strontium is used by marine life and removed by filtration methods like protein skimming.
Usage and Dosage:
Two Little Fishies Strontium Concentrate is used in the following manner:
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Standard dosage: Add one capful per 375 litres (about 100 gallons) weekly for standard reef aquariums.
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Heavy usage dosage: For systems with dense growth of corals and calcareous algae, increase the dosage to one capful per 190 litres (about 50 gallons) weekly.
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Directions: Add the dose directly to your aquarium water.
How strontium benefits your tank
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Coral skeleton development: Strontium is a vital element for the formation of the aragonite skeletons in hard corals. It can account for up to 1% of the skeleton's weight.
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Enhances coloration: Some reports suggest strontium can enhance specific coral colours, such as blue.
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Improved growth: By providing a readily available source of strontium, this supplement promotes faster and healthier growth in hard and soft corals, clams, and other invertebrates.
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Calcium absorption: It can help improve the calcium absorption efficiency of corals.
