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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 BluePrint Isol8:Br - Bromide (60mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Br - Bromide (60mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $14.99
    Parameter Bromide Value 100,000 ppm Characteristics Regular application intensifies pigmentation and improves robustness of cnidarians. Active Components: Potassium bromide, anhydrous, USP. Basic...
  • Nitrate + (1000 ml) - NYOS

    Nitrate + (1000 ml) - NYOS

    NYOS

    $14.99
    Control of nutrients made easy. Only raises the nitrate value No undesirable additives High degree of purity Nyos® NITRATE+ and PHOSPHATE+ allows you to raise nitrate and phosphate levels quickly, easily and safely. The correct nitrate and...
  • Phosphate + (1000 ml) - NYOS

    Phosphate + (1000 ml) - NYOS

    NYOS

    $14.99
    Control of nutrients made easy. Only raises the nitrate value No undesirable additives High degree of purity Nyos® NITRATE+ and PHOSPHATE+ allows you to raise nitrate and phosphate levels quickly, easily and safely. The correct nitrate and...
  • Boost pH+ Increaser (500 ml) - Brightwell

    Boost pH+ Increaser (500 ml) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $14.99
    Boost pH+ High Range pH Increaser, raises pH only without increasing alkalinity or calcium (in tanks already having a proper dKH) High range pH increaser for all marine aquaria, Allows maintaining a pH of 8.3, 8.4 or 8.5 in difficult...
  • REEF SHOT - Coralline Booster (24 Shots, 16 oz) - ASF

    REEF SHOT - Coralline Booster (24 Shots, 16 oz) - ASF

    ASF

    $14.50
    Coralline Booster Reef Shot is a solution of substances intended to promote the synthesis of calcium in corals and algae. It prevents bleaching and assists the formation of a solid, homogenous skeleton in Scleractinians and optimum growth in...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Strontion - Liquid Strontium Supplement (500 mL) - Brightwell

    Strontion - Liquid Strontium Supplement (500 mL) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $14.26
    Strontium is found in the bones of fish and, more importantly, in aragonite, the mineral secreted by reef-building marine invertebrates such as corals, clams, tube worms, and their respective allies. Overall, strontium accounts for between 0.75 - 1.00%...
  • Reef Advantage Magnesium (1.2 kg) - Seachem

    Reef Advantage Magnesium (1.2 kg) - Seachem

    Seachem

    $14.18
    Severely depleted levels of magnesium (below 800 mg/L) can cause depressed pH levels and an inability to maintain proper magnesium levels. The most frequent causes of magnesium deficiency are use of kalkwasser, frequent overdosing of a carbonate...
  • 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...
  • AcroPower Amino Acids for SPS Corals (250 ml) - Two Little Fishies

    AcroPower Amino Acids for SPS Corals (250 ml) - Two Little Fishies

    Two Little Fishies

    $14.08
    AcroPower supplies amino acids that corals need to build their skeletal architecture. Like other cnidaria, corals have a special ability to uptake dissolved amino acids across their entire surface. Closed system aquariums with protein skimming and other...
  • TURBOSTART 700 Freshwater (1 oz) Live Nitrifying Bacteria - Fritz

    TURBOSTART 700 Freshwater (1 oz) Live Nitrifying Bacteria - Fritz

    Fritz Aquatics

    $13.59
    Live product. Keep refrigerated. Do not freeze. Refrigerated life is 4 months with a temperature Range of 34 - 50 degrees F. Use before expiration date on bottom of bottle. Shipping: Live Foods Ship on Select Days & Have a 100% Arrive Alive...
  • A- Elements Pro Coral Trace 2 (200 ml) - Tropic Marin

    A- Elements Pro Coral Trace 2 (200 ml) - Tropic Marin

    Tropic Marin

    $13.32
    Tropic Marin® A- Elements contains a selection of essential anionic trace elements for the promotion of growth and the natural coloring of the corals. Trace elements are natural minerals which are needed by all aquarium inhabitants to maintain...
  • K+ Elements Pro Coral Trace 1 (200 ml) - Tropic Marin

    K+ Elements Pro Coral Trace 1 (200 ml) - Tropic Marin

    Tropic Marin

    $13.32
    Tropic Marin® K+ Elements contains a selection of essential cationic trace elements for the promotion of growth and the natural coloring of the corals. Trace elements are natural minerals which are needed by all aquarium inhabitants to...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Cu - Copper (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Cu - Copper (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $12.99
    SpecificationsCopper 60,560 mg/L ApplicationKeep out of reach of children and unauthorized persons. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Store in a cool, dry location away from sunlight. The following discussion and...
  • KH Buffer Dry Supplement (1.2 kg) - Aquaforest

    KH Buffer Dry Supplement (1.2 kg) - Aquaforest

    Aquaforest

    $12.99
    An agent for maintaining constant carbonate hardness levels in reef aquariums. An accurate level of carbonate hardness is essential for stabilizing pH levels. A sudden drop of carbonate concentrations in the tank may entirely stop the nitrification...
  • Alkalin-P 8.3 - Dry pH/KH Builder (500 gm) - Brightwell

    Alkalin-P 8.3 - Dry pH/KH Builder (500 gm) - Brightwell

    Brightwell Aquatics

    $12.91
    KH Buffer Powder for all Marine Fish and Reef Aquaria Overview Raises alkalinity, adjust pH to 8.3 Unlike single component KH products such as sodium carbonate, Alkalin 8.3P is a multi-component automatic buffer that regulates pH and its use makes...
  • Mardel Bactershield (4 oz) (Reef Safe) - Fritz Aquatics

    Mardel Bactershield (4 oz) (Reef Safe) - Fritz Aquatics

    Fritz Aquatics

    $12.79
    Bactershield Bio-adhesive supplement repairs and strengthens the fish’s natural slime coat which protects against bacterial and fungal infections Bactershield is a revolutionary new way to help maintain fish optimum health. Proven, natural oils...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Reef BluePrint Phosph8 (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Phosph8 (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Phosphate Value 50,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: Potassium phosphate, anhydrous, USP Basic Application 1 drop (0.05 mL) per 25.4 gallons (100 L) increases [PO4] by 0.025 ppm. 1 mL per 25.4...
  • Reef BluePrint Nitr8 (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Nitr8 (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Nitrate Value 100,000 ppm Characteristics Active Components: Potassium nitrate, anhydrous, USP Basic Application 1 mL per 25.4 gallons (100 L) increases [NO3] by 1.0 ppm. 5 mL per...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Zn - Zinc (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Zn - Zinc (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Zinc Value 1,000 ppm Characteristics Provides zinc, required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for critical cellular functions, including: photosynthesis; pigment production; DNA transcription;...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:V - Vanadium (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:V - Vanadium (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Vanadium Value 1,000 ppm Characteristics Required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for photosynthesis and nitrogen assimilation (nitrate reduction, nitrogen fixation) See 'Application'...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Se - Selenium (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Se - Selenium (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Selenium Value 250 ppm Characteristics Required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for photosynthesis and nitrogen assimilation (nitrate reduction, nitrogen fixation) See 'Application'...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Ni - Nickel (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Ni - Nickel (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Nickel Value 1,000 ppm Characteristics Provides nickel, required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for critical cellular functions, including: photosynthesis; pigment production; and nitrogen...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Mo - Molybdenum (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Mo - Molybdenum (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Molybdenum Value 10,000 ppm Characteristics Required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for photosynthesis and nitrogen assimilation (nitrate reduction, nitrogen fixation) See 'Application'...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Mn - Manganese (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Mn - Manganese (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Manganese Value 1,000 ppm Characteristics Provides manganese, required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for critical cellular functions, including: photosynthesis; pigment production; reduction of...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Fe - Iron (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Fe - Iron (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Iron Value 10,000 ppm Characteristics Increases iron, arguably the most important trace element to photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae), in recirculating seawater systems, particularly critical in those...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:F - Fluoride (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:F - Fluoride (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Fluoride Value 10,000 ppm Characteristics Provides fluoride; application thereof in conjunction with weekly ICP analysis to guide dosing rates typically yields deep intensification of blue pigmentation in...
  • Reef BluePrint Isol8:Co - Cobalt (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Isol8:Co - Cobalt (60 mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Parameter Cobalt Value 1,000 ppm Characteristics Provides cobalt, required by photoautotrophs (including zooxanthellae) for critical cellular functions, including: photosynthesis; production of pigments, vitamins,...
  • Reef BluePrint Elimin8 DIN (60mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Reef BluePrint Elimin8 DIN (60mL) - Captiv8 Aquaculture

    Captiv8 Aquaculture

    $11.99
    Characteristics Controls ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in recirculating seawater ecosystems. Reduces system ammonia content by up to 50% within 24 hours of initial application. Improves water clarity and light penetration. May...
  • One - Mg, KH, Ca Supplement (250 ml) - Polyplab

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

    PolypLab

    $11.99
    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...
  • Purple Up (8 oz) - Caribsea

    Purple Up (8 oz) - Caribsea

    Caribsea

    $11.75
    PurpleUp™ - uses a unique dual method approach to coralline algae acceleration. This approach is so unique that PurpleUp has been awarded a US patent (US patent No. 7,565,883). It contains ionic calcium; which immediately raises dissolved calcium...