The Seachem Reef Plus Saltwater Conditioner for Aquariums is a full-spectrum reef supplement that contains trace elements, vitamins, and amino acids that have been shown to help corals and other desirable reef creatures grow. Reef Plus is designed to provide nutrients found in natural tropical reef waters. Vitamin B12, vitamin C, thiamine, inositol, choline, iodide, and other essential constituents are included. Reef Plus contains no nitrates or phosphates.
Vitamin supplements from other manufacturers are insufficient, containing only vitamins and trace minerals. Reef Plus contains essential amino acids, as well as trace minerals and high levels of vitamin C and B complex vitamins. Because it is so concentrated, it can be used as a food soak for frozen fish foods.
A number of trace elements must be replenished in order to maintain an ideal environment for the growth and reproduction of marine life, but while the importance of trace elements has been recognized by aquarists for many years, the physiological reasons are not fully understood. The chemical elements in seawater vary, and their addition to the aquarium in trace amounts has a variety of effects on saltwater plant and invertebrate species. However, in general, these elements are necessary for metabolic processes and pigment formation. Iron addition, for example, has been shown to improve coral coloring and growth in anemones, anemones, and other photosynthetic animals.
