Tropic Marin Phos-Start 75g

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 healthy microbiology, vigorous coral growth, and vibrant colors. Tropic Marin® has incorporated this knowledge into an innovative product for setting up reef aquariums.

Tropic Marin® Phos-Start can be used to set up all types of saltwater aquariums, but is particularly well-suited for reef aquariums with dead rock or reef ceramics and for reef aquariums without substrate. These aquariums have a limited supply of organic bacterial food and nutrients to stimulate the growth of bacteria and coral algae. Tropic Marin® Phos-Start fills the nutrient and mineral gap in these aquariums and promotes healthy coral algae growth. It also prepares the aquarium for keeping and growing corals, including the most delicate 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. The nutrients are precisely dosed to prevent an undesirable increase in nutrient levels in the water column. Later, in the young aquarium, these particles can be easily filtered from the water and utilized by the corals, leading to enhanced coral growth with natural skeletal structures and vibrant colors, just like in a thriving coral reef under natural conditions.

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

• 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 coralline algae.

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

• Recent studies show that the insoluble, particulate form of these components is much more efficient for the coloring, care and growth of corals and coralline algae than soluble liquid forms.

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