Tropic Marin Phos-Start

Tropic Marin Phos-Start is ideal for new tanks with artificial live rock or reef ceramics. The particulate addition provides your corals with a targeted supply of phosphate. In addition, it contains mineral components, trace elements and biopolymers that promote natural bacterial flora and the growth of coralline algae.

Particulate phosphate vs. phosphate solution

The phosphate supply in particulate form is much safer and more targeted than in dissolved form. The phosphate is "packaged" in particles and can be absorbed by polyps. With the help of symbiotic bacteria, these particles are finally broken down ("unpacked") and the phosphate is made available directly to the coral. Studies have shown that the particulate phosphate supply is significantly more effective in terms of coral growth than the dissolved variant. In addition, a particulate diet also has a positive effect on the appearance of polyps, as they are challenged according to their function (particle capture).

In contrast, when supplying dissolved phosphate, there can be very high scatter losses - especially if the aquarium is initially only sparsely populated with corals. Dissolved inorganic phosphate can, for example, be absorbed directly by algae or precipitate on rocks and substrate. Possible consequences are increased algae growth and the formation of phosphate deposits.

Recommended use Phos-Start

Phos-Start can be used at any time of day or night. Since the application clouds the water slightly and in order to take advantage of the corals' nightly polyp opening, Phos-Start should preferably be dosed around the time the lighting is switched off. A temporary clouding of the aquarium water is normal.

Start with a daily dosage of 1 ml (small measuring spoon) of Phos-Start per 400 l of aquarium water. To do this, half fill a container with approx. 200 ml of water from the reef aquarium (reverse osmosis water is not suitable!) and add the Phos-Start. Mix the powder and water well by stirring. Pour the suspension into the aquarium's current and rinse the cup with aquarium water. If after four weeks the phosphate concentration in the aquarium has not reached between 0.05 mg/l and 0.15 mg/l, double the dosage to 2 ml (large measuring spoon) per 400 l. The maximum dosage of 4 ml per 400 l should not be exceeded.

We recommend that you use it for 2-3 months after starting the tank and switch to Phos-Feed for a further phosphate supply.

Tropic Marin Phos-Start – what’s in it?

Natural calcium carbonate microparticles, phosphate mineral powder, natural biopolymers, iodide, fluoride and bromide