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Reef Nitrogen™
- Nitrogen
Supplement for the Reef Aquarium
- Provides
Nitrogen in a fully testable form
- Concentrated
25,000 mg/L Nitrogen (110,750 mg/L Nitrate)
Nitrogen is an essential element required in metabolic
processes, protein synthesis, and growth of corals and macroalgae. Research
suggests a tightly closed nitrogen cycle on reefs where concentrations are
higher in micro-zones near the corals (Radecker 2015, Wiedenmann, 2023) than in
the surrounding water.
It is important to maintain nitrogen levels along with
phosphorus levels in order to allow for optimal growth and coloration of corals
and macroalgae.
Supplementing with inorganic nitrogen provides a targeted
means of increasing nitrogen without also adding phosphate or dissolved
organics. A typical nitrate test will show all forms of nitrogen being added by
Reef Nitrogen™. Reef Nitrogen™ is ideally suited for use with an aquavitro®
sentia™ dose doser to maintain nitrogen at consistent concentration based on
your aquarium's unique demand. Reef Nitrogen™ is easily dosed manually as well.
Ideal nitrogen levels will vary but generally range from 1 – 2 mg/L (4.4 – 8.9
mg/L nitrate). Use Seachem’s Reef Phosphorus™ to achieve a balance of nitrogen
to phosphorus levels for optimal results.
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