

Whereas the occupants in a fish-only system can tolerate a fairly wide range of pH levels for periods of time with no major harm, the occupants of a reef tank rely heavily on a constant pH level in the right range to just survive, let alone thrive. The pH level in a salt-water aquarium is a constant concern to most aquarists. These 3 elements have a major effect on the water chemistry (pH stability, Alkalinity, seawater ionic strength) and on many of the coral's biological processes (skeleton formation, ions exchange, photosynthesis).

These elements are the foundation of the reef environment and they include the three major elements, Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Bicarbonates (HCO3). Although all the elements found in natural seawater have an important role in providing the optimal water parameters, a few of them have a more significant role in the overall stability. This test kit enables accurate dosing of the reef Foundation supplement, which is part of the complete Red Sea reef care program.Ī successful coral reef aquarium is dependent upon maintaining the appropriate water parameters that in turn provide the stable environment required by the corals. Red Sea's Reef Foundation kit includes high-resolution titration tests for accurate measurements of the elements Calcium (75 test's), Magnesium (75 tests) & Alkalinity (60 tests) which are the basic foundation elements of Coral skeleton's.Īll of these elements need to be available in balanced proportions for coral health and growth. Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Kit (Ca, Alk, Mg)
