The chemical composition of Component 1+2+3+ is based on the method developed by H. Balling. The formula has been fine-tuned in our lab and enriched with trace elements that are essential for the well-being of marine aquarium organisms. As a result, we’ve created three fluids that are intended to be dosed in equal amounts regularly. Component 1+2+3+ is designed to meet coral needs not only in terms of magnesium and calcium but also other elements that require careful and systematic dosing due to their difficulty to measure accurately.

Dosage:
The dosage should be adjusted according to macro-nutrient consumption and key water parameters like calcium, magnesium, and KH. If one or two parameters are still unbalanced, we recommend continuing to administer equal doses of each component while using one of our additives (Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer) to achieve the desired levels.

To maintain adequate levels of trace elements in aquarium water, both magnesium and calcium should be within the recommended range (Ca 380–460 ppm, Mg 1180–1460 ppm).

A typical aquarium with an average number of hard corals requires about 25 ml of each component daily per 100 liters (27 US gallons) of water. To maintain stable parameters, we advise splitting the daily dose into as many smaller doses as possible.

Component 1+ contains: Ca, Sr, Ba, Co, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Ni, Cr. (25 ml dissolved in 100 liters raises Ca by 4.5 ppm).

Component 2+ contains: NaHCO3, F, I. (25 ml dissolved in 100 liters raises KH by 0.65 dKH (Alk: 0.23 meq/l)).

Component 3+ contains: Mg, Reef Mineral Salt, K, and B. (25 ml dissolved in 100 liters raises Mg by 0.38 ppm).

Component 3 contains Reef Mineral Salt, which is necessary for stabilizing aquarium parameters.