Reef Iron

Supports Growth and Coloration
Assists in Nitrogen Uptake
Concentrated 5,000 mg/L Iron
 
Iron is an essential element required in metabolic processes,
protein synthesis, and growth of corals and macroalgae.
Iron supplementation can enhance coral and macroalgae
growth and color – particularly yellow and green colors in
corals. In systems supported with nitrogen and phosphorous
supplementation, iron utilization rates may be increased
as iron assists in assimilation of nitrogen. Supplementing
with Reef Iron provides a safe means of increasing iron
concentrations. Reef Iron is ideally suited for use with
an aquavitro® sentia dose™ doser to maintain iron at a
consistent concentration based on your aquarium's unique
demand but is easily dosed manually as well. Ideal iron levels
will vary but natural seawater generally ranges from 0.003 –
0.01 mg/L iron. Reef aquariums are often kept at higher levels
for optimal coloration and growth. For optimal macro algae
growth, many find 0.05 – 0.1 mg/L to be beneficial. Use Reef
Nitrogen, Reef Phosphorous and Reef Potassium to maintain
optimal nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium levels.