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Supplements

Have you ever wondered if you should be adding supplements to your saltwater aquarium? There's no single answer that fits every situation. The answer actually depends solely on what types of marine life you have in your home aquarium. If you have a fish only tank and do regular small water changes, you probably don't need to add anything to the tank. But, if you have invertebrates or corals in your tank you might need to add supplements to keep them healthy and thriving.

Saltwater consists of numerous elements at various concentrations referred to as PPM, or Parts Per Million. Although high quality saltwater mixes are designed to mimic these ratios as closely as possible, different brands, types and mixes have different concentrations of some of these elements. All of the elements that are found in the oceans water are crucial in keeping your fish, coral and other marine life healthy. And, as your aquarium runs, some of these elements can become depleted.

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  • Reef Advantage Strontium (600 g) - Seachem

    Reef Advantage Strontium (600 g) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $10.33
    Strontium occurs in natural seawater at a concentration of about 8 to 10 mg/L. It is chemically very similar to calcium, and many organisms incorporate it in their skeletons along with calcium. Its addition to reef aquariums aids the growth of corals,...
  • Nickel (Ni) (100 ml) - Triton

    Nickel (Ni) (100 ml) - Triton

    Triton

    $32.00
    Nickel trace element seawater supplement. Beneficial for SPS/LPS coral color and health. Caution: to be used by advanced aquarists only. When used in conjunction with TRITON Lab ICP testing aquarists are now able to make targeted single...
  • ACIDS Amino Acid Blend (50 ml) - Polyplab

    ACIDS Amino Acid Blend (50 ml) - Polyplab

    PolypLab

    $29.00
    The role of amino acids becomes critical in a low nutrient environment. Acids are blended with specific amino acids that our research has shown to improve coral growth and coloration. Those that inhibit coral growth have been excluded from this highly...
  • Denitrate (500 mL) - Seachem

    Denitrate (500 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $7.07
    denitrate™ is an economical, natural, porous material with a pore distribution and geometry that promotes both aerobic nitrification within the first few millimeters of depth and anaerobic denitrification at the core. The material has a high...
  • Coral Nectar -  NYOS

    Coral Nectar - NYOS

    NYOS

    $29.99
    CORAL NECTAR NYOS® CORAL NECTAR is a well-formulated nutrient solution that prevents specifically deficiencies and degeneration or corals and filter-feeders. After some time, a degeneration of numerous corals can occur frequently even in...
  • Denitrate (1 Liter) - Seachem

    Denitrate (1 Liter) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $12.75
    denitrate™ is an economical, natural, porous material with a pore distribution and geometry that promotes both aerobic nitrification within the first few millimeters of depth and anaerobic denitrification at the core. The material has a high...
  • - NP Pro Liquid Polymer (50 ml) - Aquaforest

    - NP Pro Liquid Polymer (50 ml) - Aquaforest

    Aquaforest

    $28.59
    -NP Pro is a medium for probiotic bacteria designed for reef aquariums (Pro Bio S). The product contains biodegradable liquid polymers, which are an excellent source of carbon for probiotic bacteria. -NP Pro positively affects the organic mass...
  • Reef Builder (600g) - Seachem

    Reef Builder (600g) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $12.75
    Reef Builder™ raises carbonate alkalinity without immediately impacting on pH. With long term use there will be a tendency to stabilize at pH 8.3. Used as directed, Reef Builder™ will not deplete calcium, magnesium, or strontium which usually...
  • Fresh Trace (500 mL) - Seachem

    Fresh Trace (500 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $11.33
    Fresh Trace™ supplies a broad range of trace elements demonstrated to be necessary for proper fish health and growth. Unlike terrestrial animals, fish obtain nutrients from both their food and environment. Trace elements are normally depleted by...
  • Reef Trace (250 mL) - Seachem

    Reef Trace (250 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $7.61
    Replenishment of a number of trace elements is required to maintain an environment ideal 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...
  • Vanadium (V) (100 ml) - Triton

    Vanadium (V) (100 ml) - Triton

    Triton

    $32.00
    Vanadium trace element seawater supplement. Beneficial for enzyme processes in reef aquaria. Can promote coloration in SPS / LPS corals.  When used in conjunction with TRITON Lab ICP testing aquarists are now able to make targeted single...
  • Reef BluePrint Remedi8 (75g) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Remedi8 (75g) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $37.98
    Characteristics A dry blend which supplements existing biological filtration in established systems, providing a host of non-pathogenic, heterotrophic aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms (dominated by species which focus on remineralization...
  • Reef Kalkwasser Powder (250 gm - 0.5 lbs) - Seachem

    Reef Kalkwasser Powder (250 gm - 0.5 lbs) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $12.45
    Reef Kalkwasser™ is a pure calcium hydroxide with unsurpassed purity and solubility characteristics. Calcium hydroxide is used to prepare limewater (kalkwasser) solutions that will maintain calcium concentrations at natural seawater levels...
  • Replenish - Trace & Minor Elements (500 mL) - Brightwell

    Replenish - Trace & Minor Elements (500 mL) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $30.94
    Advanced Trace & Minor Element Supplement for all Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria Overview Unique complex that replaces trace and minorelements used by fishes, corals, andother invertebrates, and which are lost through chemical filtration...
  • ECO Reef Solution (16 oz.) - EcoSystem Aquarium

    ECO Reef Solution (16 oz.) - EcoSystem Aquarium

    EcoSystems Aquarium

    $24.99
    • Increased polyp extension in corals • Increases coloration in both fish and corals • Increases appetite in fish Description: Reef Solution is an all-natural product. The multiple minerals and multi-vitamins contained in Reef Solution...
  • Reef Advantage Calcium (500g) - Seachem

    Reef Advantage Calcium (500g) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $15.46
    Reef Advantage Calcium™ is a non-caustic (pH 8.3–8.6) optimized blend of ionic calcium designed to restore and maintain calcium to levels found in natural seawater. Calcium and carbonates are essential to all coral growth. If either becomes...
  • Calcion - Liquid Calcium Supplement (250mL) - Brightwell

    Calcion - Liquid Calcium Supplement (250mL) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $10.15
    Concentrated Calcium Supplement for All Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria Overview Highly-concentrated ionic calcium solution. Increases the concentration of calcium in marine aquarium water to provide coralsand other reef-building invertebrates with...
  • Fritz RPM Liquid Calcium Elements (16 oz) Part 2 - Fritz

    Fritz RPM Liquid Calcium Elements (16 oz) Part 2 - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $8.79
    It is impossible to maintain a healthy, vibrant marine aquarium without also maintaining the proper levels of calcium and alkalinity. FRITZ RPM CALCIUM/BUFFER SYSTEM allows aquarists to maintain these two critical components in their proper ionic balance...
  • MicroBacterClean (250 ML - 8 oz) - Brightwell

    MicroBacterClean (250 ML - 8 oz) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $13.29
    Overview Complex system of non-pathogenic microbes and natural enzymes, specifically formulated to clean aquarium live rock and decorations. Professionals use MicrōBacterCLEAN to combat the "ugly stage," that time right after initial cycling...
  • CoralAmino Free Form Amino Acid Supplement (125 ml) - Brightwell

    CoralAmino Free Form Amino Acid Supplement (125 ml) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $42.77
    Free-Form Coral Amino Complex for all Corals & Their Allies Overview Complex of free-form amino acids in the same ratios found within tissues of stony corals. Beneficial to all corals (stony and soft), as well as solitary and colonial polyps...
  • Ready 2 Reef All In One Dosing Solution (500 mL) - Fauna Marin

    Ready 2 Reef All In One Dosing Solution (500 mL) - Fauna Marin

    Fauna Marin

    $25.29
    Everything You Need in One Bottle Fauna Marin Ready2Reef is a concentrated solution that provides a reef tank with calcium, magnesium, carbonate hardness, and all-important micro and trace elements. It is suitable for starting and...
  • Zinc (Zn) (100 ml) - Triton

    Zinc (Zn) (100 ml) - Triton

    Triton

    $32.00
    Zinc trace element seawater supplement. Beneficial for enzyme processes in a reef aquaria. Also promotes colour and health of LPS / SPS corals.  When used in conjunction with TRITON Lab ICP testing aquarists are now able to make targeted single...
  • One - Mg, KH, Ca Supplement (250 ml) - Polyplab

    One - Mg, KH, Ca Supplement (250 ml) - Polyplab

    PolypLab

    $14.99
    What is PolypLab One? PolypLab One is engineered from two forms of acetate and hydroxide salts. When dosed, the calcium magnesium ions are freely available for uptake by corals, clams, and many other reef organisms. The acetate ions are metabolized by...
  • SpongExcel (60mL) - Brightwell

    SpongExcel (60mL) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $9.82
    Supplement for Increasing Growth Rates of Sponges & Gastropods Overview Ionic silica solution for enhancing growth rates of sponges and gastropods. 1 drop per gallon of water increases ionic silica concentration by ~0.20 ppm. May be employed...
  • Reef Fusion "2" Two Part Calcium/Buffer System (1 L) - Seachem

    Reef Fusion "2" Two Part Calcium/Buffer System (1 L) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $14.32
    Reef Fusion 1™ and Reef Fusion 2™ are the foundation of a system formulated to provide the essentials for the reef aquarium. Reef Fusion 1™ provides calcium, while Reef Fusion 2™ provides alkalinity. When used together, the Reef...
  • Calcion - Liquid Calcium Supplement (500mL) - Brightwell

    Calcion - Liquid Calcium Supplement (500mL) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $17.31
    Concentrated Calcium Supplement for All Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria Overview Highly-concentrated ionic calcium solution. Increases the concentration of calcium in marine aquarium water to provide coralsand other reef-building invertebrates with...
  • Bio-Calcium Supplement Powder (500 g - 18 oz) - Tropic Marin

    Bio-Calcium Supplement Powder (500 g - 18 oz) - Tropic Marin

    Tropic Marin

    $14.10
    Biologically ideal calcium supplement for reef aquariums using the Balling method Calcium is one of the most important elements in seawater, as together with carbon dioxide it is required for the skeletons of fishes and corals in the form of calcium...
  • Chaeto Gro Chaetomorpha - (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Chaeto Gro Chaetomorpha - (250 ml) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $12.39
    Description Complete multi-nutrient with iron, cobalt and molybdenum for chaetomorpha algae growth. For all Marine and ULNS systems; Phosphate and nitrate free. Provides 13 elements critical to long-term health, growth & coloration of...
  • Reef Fusion "1" Two Part Calcium/Buffer System (1 L) - Seachem

    Reef Fusion "1" Two Part Calcium/Buffer System (1 L) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $14.32
    Reef Fusion 1™ and Reef Fusion 2™ are the foundation of a system formulated to provide the essentials for the reef aquarium. Reef Fusion 1™ provides calcium, while Reef Fusion 2™ provides alkalinity. When used together, the Reef...
  • Magnesion - Liquid Magnesium Supplement (4L) - Brightwell

    Magnesion - Liquid Magnesium Supplement (4L) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $54.11
    Concentrated Magnesium Supplement for All Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria Overview Highly-concentrated ionic magnesium solution. Provides magnesium, which helps regulate the balance between calcium andcarbonates in aquarium water, and is a...
  • Marine Trace (500 mL) - Seachem

    Marine Trace (500 mL) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $11.55
    Replenishment of a number of trace elements is required to maintain an environment ideal 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...
  • Molybdenum (Mo) (100 ml) - Triton

    Molybdenum (Mo) (100 ml) - Triton

    Triton

    $32.00
    Molybdenum trace element seawater supplement. Beneficial for enzyme processes in reef aquaria. Can promote coloration in SPS / LPS corals.  When used in conjunction with TRITON Lab ICP testing aquarists are now able to make targeted single element...
  • Bio-Magnesium Supplement Powder (1500g, 3.3 lbs) - Tropic Marin

    Bio-Magnesium Supplement Powder (1500g, 3.3 lbs) - Tropic Marin

    Tropic Marin

    $46.20
    Besides calcium and strontium, some coral and coralline red algae also store magnesium in their skeleton. It is biochemically directly involved in the photosynthesis of algae, i.e. the conversion of carbon dioxide and light into organic compounds...
  • Reef Reactor Large (4 L) Calcium Reactor Media - Seachem

    Reef Reactor Large (4 L) Calcium Reactor Media - Seachem

    Seachem

    $32.52
    Reef Reactor™ is a high-purity source of aragonite, which supplies all important elements for optimal ionic balance and robust coral growth and coloration in reef aquaria. It has a grain size of approximately 0.5–1 cm (Reef Reactor™...
  • AF Power Coral Food (20 g) - Aquaforest

    AF Power Coral Food (20 g) - Aquaforest

    Aquaforest

    $16.49
    Powdered food for all types of corals, especially SPS corals. Unique formula of AF Power Food is based on a special mix of highly nutritious plankton and marine and freshwater algae. The formula has been enriched with the highest quality products of the...
  • Fritz RPM Liquid Magnesium Elements (16 oz) - Fritz

    Fritz RPM Liquid Magnesium Elements (16 oz) - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $9.67
    Magnesium plays a critical role in marine aquariums by maintaining a balance between calcium and alkalinity. It is impossible to maintain calcium and alkalinity at the proper levels without also maintaining magnesium. A proper magnesium level is also...