Tropic Marin® Phos-Start is based on the mechanisms of nutrient supply observed in the environment of natural coral reefs. The particulate and insoluble excretions of fish or plankton feed the corals with phosphate and all other necessary substances responsible for intact microbiology, strong coral growth and beautiful colors. Tropic Marin® has applied this knowledge in a brand new product for starting up reef aquariums.

Tropic Marin® Phos-StartCan be used to start all types of marine aquariums, but is particularly suitable for starting reef aquariums using completely dry rocks or ceramic reefs and for reef aquariums without a bottom or "bare bottom". These aquariums have a low supply of organic bacterial food and nutrients to stimulate the growth of bacteria and encrusting algae. Tropic Marin® Phos-Start Will fill the nutrient and mineral deficiencies in these aquariums and promote the growth of coralline algae. It also prepares the aquarium for the corals, including the most sensitive SPS corals, to support and stimulate.

The microbiome is fed with vital particles of phosphate, as well as bacterial nutrients, calcium and trace elements in the form of fine particles. The nutrients are dosed in a targeted manner, which prevents an unwanted increase in nutrients in the water column. Later, in the young aquarium, these particles can easily filtered into the water and utilized by the corals, resulting in greater coral growth with natural shapes, skeletal structure and vibrant colors, just like a thriving coral reef under natural conditions.

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Very broad spectrum of action, optimum dosage control and maximum efficiency thanks to the use of insoluble particle ingredients. Inspired by the best natural biological principles.

Advantages:

• For use during the first 2 or 3 months during the initial cycling phase and in the young aquarium.
• Tropic Marin® Phos-StartContains natural marine biopolymers as bacterial food to stimulate the microbiome in the start-up phase of the new marine aquarium.
• Calcium and trace elements stimulate and promote the growth of coral algae.
• The trace elements from the halogen family - fluoride and bromide - replace the elements used up by the increased growth rate of corals and coralline algae.
• Recent studies show that the insoluble and particulate forms of these components are much more effective for the growth, coloration and maintenance of coralline algae and corals than the soluble liquid forms.
• Tropic Marin® Phos-Start and Tropic Marin® Phos-Feed are the first products to provide phosphate minerals in the form of insoluble particles for reef aquariums, in this naturally oriented form.

Application and dosage:

Application : For use during the first 2 or 3 months during the initial cycling phase and in the young aquarium.Tropic Marin® Phos-StartCan be added at any time of the day or night. Because the application slightly clouds the water and to take advantage of the nocturnal opening of the coral polyps,Tropic Marin® Phos-StartShould preferably be dosed when the light is off. The temporary cloudiness that occurs is normal. The water is particularly clean after the cloudiness has disappeared.

Half fill a container with approximately 200 ml of reef aquarium water (reverse osmosis water is not suitable!) and add the calculated amount of Tropic Marin® Phos-Start. Mix the powder with the water and shake well. Pour the suspension into the current from the aquarium and rinse the cup with the water from the aquarium.

Dosage : Start with a daily dosage of 1 ml (small measuring spoon) of Tropic Marin® Phos-Start for 400 l of water in the aquarium. If after four weeks a phosphate concentration between 0.05 ppm and 0.15 ppm has not been reached in the aquarium, then double the dosage to 2 ml (large measuring spoon) for 400 l.

We recommend not to exceed a maximum dosage of 4 ml for 400 l.

Note

A temporary increase in algal blooms is normal during the start-up phase of marine aquariums. This need not be a problem. An initial temporary brown discoloration of the corals is a sign of the desired regulation of nutrients in the aquarium and need not be a cause for concern.