High-Purity Single Element Supplementation
Part of the completely revised ATI® ICP Elements lineup, this high-purity nickel solution is designed for the precise adjustment of element levels in reef aquariums. Developed and tested in the ATI® Lab in Germany, these solutions are ideal for both compensating acute deficiencies and maintaining daily element supply to ensure a balanced and biologically functional reef environment.
The Role of Nickel (Ni) in Reef Systems
Nickel is a trace element that, while not considered "essential" for coral survival, plays a sophisticated role in the microbial and enzymatic health of a marine ecosystem.
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Enzymatic Support: Nickel is a key component for specific enzymes, such as urease. It is suspected that adequate nickel levels support the activity of nitrifying and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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Microbial Balance: By supporting bacterial enzyme activity, nickel contributes to the underlying biological processes that maintain water quality and nutrient cycling.
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Targeted Precision: In a reef aquarium, nickel should ideally only be detectable at very low concentrations. High-purity laboratory solutions allow for the micro-adjustments needed to reach these specific targets without overshooting.
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Common Status: Low nickel content is the normal state for most reef aquariums; supplementation is generally only required when laboratory testing indicates a total depletion.
The ATI® ICP Elements Advantage
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Laboratory Grade: Produced using only the highest grade raw materials, tested for purity by the ATI® Lab in Germany.
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Transparency: Value-driven with clear cost-to-compare ingredients listed directly on the packaging.
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User-Friendly: Features color-coded packaging to assist different skill levels (Beginner, Pro, Expert).
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Certified Safety: Registered and compliant with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 for health and environmental protection.
Dosage & Application
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Concentration: The bottle contains 45,000 µg of nickel.
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Standard Dosage: 1 ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the nickel content by 3 µg/l.
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Safe Daily Limits: Increase nickel by a maximum of 3 µg/l (1 ml per 100 liters) per day.
