Tropic Marin® Phos-Start is based on the nutrient supply mechanisms found in the natural environment of coral reefs. Insoluble, particulate excretions from fish or plankton supply the corals with phosphate and all other necessary substances responsible for intact microbiology, vigorous coral growth, and beautiful colors. Tropic Marin® has applied this knowledge in a novel product for the initial start-up of reef aquariums.
Tropic Marin® Phos-Start can be used for all types of saltwater aquariums, but is especially well-suited for reef aquariums with dead rock or reef ceramic, 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 coralline algae growth. It also prepares the aquarium for the maintenance and growth of corals, including the most sensitive SPS corals.
The microbiome is supplied with vital particulate phosphate, as well as bacterial nutrients, calcium, and trace elements in the form of fine particles. Nutrients are dosed precisely to prevent an undesirable increase in nutrient levels in the water column. Later, in the young aquarium, these particles can be easily filtered out of the water and utilized by the corals, leading to enhanced coral growth with natural skeletal forms and vibrant colors, just like in a thriving coral reef under natural conditions.
Extremely broad spectrum of action, optimal dosage control, and optimal efficacy through the use of insoluble particulate ingredients. Inspired by the best natural biological principles.
Advantages
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For use in the first 2 to 3 months during the running-in phase and in young aquariums.
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Tropic Marin® Phos-Start contains natural marine biopolymers as bacterial food to stimulate the microbiome during the start-up phase of the new saltwater aquarium.
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Calcium and trace elements stimulate and support the growth of calcareous algae.
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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 algae.
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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 algae than soluble liquid forms.
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Tropic Marin® Phos-Start and Tropic Marin® Phos-Feed are the first products to provide insoluble, particulate phosphate minerals for reef aquariums in this natural, targeted form.
