TM Phos-Start 75 g

Tropic Marin® Phos-Start is based on the mechanisms of nutrient supply that occur in the natural environment of coral reefs. Insoluble, particulate excretions from fish or plankton supply the corals with phosphate and all other necessary substances that are responsible for an intact microbiology, strong coral growth and beautiful colors. Tropic Marin® has implemented this knowledge in a new product for commissioning reef aquariums.

Tropic Marin® Phos-Start can be used to set up all types of saltwater aquariums, but is particularly suitable for setting up reef aquariums with dead rock or reef ceramics and for reef aquariums without substrate. Such aquariums have a low supply of organic bacterial food and nutrients to stimulate the growth of bacteria and coralline algae. Tropic Marin® Phos-Start fills the gap in the nutrient and mineral supply in these aquariums and promotes good coral algae growth. It also prepares the aquarium for the maintenance and growth of corals, including the most delicate SPS corals.

The microbiome is supplied with vital particulate phosphate as well as bacterial food, calcium and trace elements in the form of fine particles. The nutrients are dosed specifically to avoid an undesirable increase in nutrients in the water column. Later, in the young aquarium, these particles can be easily filtered out of the water and utilized by the corals, resulting in increased coral growth with natural shapes in the skeletal structure and bright colors, just like in a thriving coral reef under natural conditions.

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Extremely broad spectrum of action, best dosage control and optimal effectiveness through the use of insoluble particulate ingredients. Inspired by the best natural biological principles.

• For use in the first 2 to 3 months during the break-in phase and in the young aquarium.

• Tropic Marin® Phos-Start contains natural marine biopolymers as bacterial food to stimulate the microbiome in the start-up phase of the new saltwater aquarium.

• Calcium and trace elements stimulate and support the growth of calcareous red algae.

• The contained halogen trace elements such as iodide, fluoride and bromide replace elements that are consumed by the increased growth rate of corals and calcareous red algae.

• Recent studies show that the insoluble, particulate form of these components is much more efficient for the coloration, maintenance and growth of corals and calcareous red algae than soluble liquid forms.

• Tropic Marin® Phos Start and Tropic Marin® Phos feed are the first products to provide insoluble, particulate phosphate minerals for the reef aquarium in this natural, targeted form.

Application: For use in the first 2 to 3 months during the break-in phase and in young aquariums. Tropic Marin® Phos-Start can be added at any time of the day or night. Since the application clouds the water somewhat and in order to take advantage of the coral's polyp opening at night, Tropic Marin® Phos-Start should preferably be dosed around the time the lighting is switched off. The temporary cloudiness that forms is normal. After the turbidity subsides, the water is particularly clear.

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

Dosage: Start with a daily dosage of 1 ml (small measuring spoon) of Tropic Marin® Phos-Start per 400 l of aquarium water. If after four weeks the phosphate concentration between 0,05 ppm and 0,15 ppm has not been reached in the aquarium, double the dosage to 2 ml (large measuring spoon) per 400 l.

We recommend not exceeding a maximum dosage of 4 ml per 400 l.

Note: A temporary increase in algae growth is a normal part of a functioning start-up phase in marine aquariums. This should not be a cause for concern. An initial temporary brownish discoloration of the corals is an indication of the desired nutrient regulation in the aquarium and should also not be a cause for concern.