Coral Essentials Element + Trace

Coral Essentials Calcium + Trace is a highly concentrated liquid calcium supplement, containing 100,000 ppm (mg/L) calcium and a unique blend of essential trace elements. This formulation includes Coral Power Trace A and B elements and is designed to be used as part of the proven Coral Essentials Method dosing regimen. When using Calcium + Trace, no additional trace element supplementation is required.

Dosing Options

Two dosing approaches are available:

Option 1: Daily Maintenance Dosing
Follow this simple daily dosing guide based on system type:

Soft Coral / LPS System – 3 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day
Mixed Reef System – 6 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day
SPS Dominant System – 12 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

Option 2: Consumption-Based Dosing (Recommended for Optimal Results)
For optimal stability and growth, calcium levels should be tested regularly to determine actual system consumption. Calculate the required dosage based on the measured depletion rate using the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator. As coral growth increases and additional corals or calcium-consuming invertebrates are introduced, calcium demand will change over time, making ongoing testing essential.

Ideal calcium levels for most marine aquariums are in the range of 430–470 ppm. For SPS and hard coral–dominant systems targeting accelerated growth, calcium levels of 470 ppm or higher are desirable.

Use the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator below to determine the correct amount of Calcium + Trace required based on system usage.

Dosage Rate
1 ml of Calcium + Trace will raise calcium levels by 1 ppm (mg/L) per 100 L of aquarium water.

Coral Essentials Carbonate + Trace is a highly concentrated liquid carbonate supplement, providing 180,000 ppm (mg/L) of carbonate, equivalent to 10,000 dKH, along with a unique blend of essential trace elements. This formulation includes Coral Power Trace C elements, as well as added boron and bromide, and is designed to be used as part of the proven Coral Essentials Method dosing regimen. When using Carbonate + Trace, no additional trace element supplementation is required.

Dosing Options

Two dosing approaches are available:

Option 1: Daily Maintenance Dosing

Follow this simple daily dosing guide based on system type:

Soft Coral / LPS System – 3 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

Mixed Reef System – 6 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

SPS Dominant System – 12 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

Option 2: Consumption-Based Dosing (Recommended for Optimal Results)

For optimal stability and coral growth, alkalinity (KH) levels should be tested regularly to determine actual system consumption. Calculate the required dosage based on the measured depletion rate using the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator. As coral growth increases and additional corals or carbonate-consuming invertebrates are introduced, alkalinity demand will change over time, making ongoing testing essential.

Ideal alkalinity levels for most marine aquariums are in the range of 8–9 dKH. For SPS and hard coral–dominant systems targeting maximum growth and stability, alkalinity levels of 8.5–9.0 dKH are recommended.

Use the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator below to determine the correct amount of Carbonate + Trace required based on system usage.

Dosage Rate

1 ml of Carbonate + Trace will raise carbonate levels by 1.8 ppm, equivalent to 0.1 dKH, per 100 L of aquarium water.

Coral Essentials Magnesium + Trace is a highly concentrated liquid magnesium supplement, delivering 12,500 ppm (mg/L) magnesium, combined with a unique blend of potassium. This formulation incorporates Coral Power Potassium and is designed to be used as part of the proven Coral Essentials Method dosing regimen.

Dosing Options

Two dosing approaches are available:

Option 1: Daily Maintenance Dosing

Follow this simple daily dosing guide based on system type:

Soft Coral / LPS System – 3 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

Mixed Reef System – 6 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

SPS Dominant System – 12 ml per 100 L of total tank volume per day

Option 2: Consumption-Based Dosing (Recommended for Optimal Results)

For best long-term stability, magnesium levels should be tested regularly to determine the system’s actual uptake. Calculate the required dosage based on the measured depletion rate using the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator. As coral biomass increases and new livestock is added, magnesium consumption will change over time, making ongoing testing essential.

Ideal magnesium levels are close to natural seawater values. For SPS and hard coral–dominant systems targeting maximum growth and stability, magnesium levels in the range of 1300–1350 ppm are recommended.

Use the Coral Essentials Dosing Calculator below to determine the exact amount of Magnesium + Trace required based on system usage.

Dosage Rate

1 ml of Magnesium + Trace will raise magnesium levels by 0.125 ppm per 100 L of aquarium water.