High-Purity Single Element Supplementation
Part of the completely revised ATI® ICP Elements lineup, this high-purity rubidium 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 thriving biological environment.
Why Rubidium (Rb) is Essential
Rubidium is an often overlooked trace element in marine aquaria, yet it is found in natural seawater and plays a specific role in the health of certain reef inhabitants.
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Coral & Mushroom Health: Rubidium is particularly noted for its impact on corallimorphs. A deficiency is linked to the degeneration of mushrooms, including high-end varieties like "Bounce" mushrooms.
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Biological Stability: While research into its full metabolic role is ongoing, rubidium is thought to support various cellular functions alongside other alkali metals.
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Cost & Quality: Because rubidium is an expensive raw material, it is frequently omitted from budget salt mixes and trace element blends. Using a high-purity single element solution ensures your system is not deprived of this rare but important component.
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Common Causes of Deficiency: Use of salt mixes or trace element mixtures that lack rubidium to save on production costs, and natural consumption over time.
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 the total quantity of each item clearly stated on the packaging for easy cost comparison.
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User-Friendly: Features a "traffic light" color-coded system to assign individual elements to different experience levels (Beginner, Pro, Expert).
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Certified Safety: Registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and compliant with CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 for health and environmental protection.
Dosage & Application
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Concentration: The bottle contains 75,000 µg of rubidium.
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Standard Dosage: 1 ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the rubidium content by 5 µg/l.
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Safe Daily Limits: Increase rubidium by a maximum of 25 µg/l (5 ml per 100 liters) per day.
