High-Purity Single Element Supplementation
Part of the completely revised ATI® ICP Elements lineup, this high-purity strontium 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 robust skeletal growth and long-term coral health.
Why Strontium (Sr) is Essential
Strontium is a major trace element in natural seawater and is chemically similar to calcium. It is fundamentally involved in the calcification processes of many reef organisms.
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Skeletal Development: Strontium is incorporated directly into the aragonite structure of stony corals alongside calcium. It acts as a structural "reinforcement," helping to build dense and strong skeletons.
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Coral Resilience: Adequate strontium levels prevent coral skeletons from becoming brittle. Fragile skeletons are more susceptible to damage from high water flow or handling.
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Coralline Algae & Invertebrates: Beyond stony corals, strontium is vital for the development of coralline algae and the shell formation of invertebrates like clams and snails.
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Common Causes of Deficiency: Rapid consumption by fast-growing SPS/LPS corals and coralline algae. Many two-part dosing systems or budget salt mixes may not provide sufficient strontium to keep up with high-demand reef systems.
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 20,000 mg of strontium.
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Standard Dosage: 1 ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the strontium content by 0.2 mg/l.
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Safe Daily Limits: Increase strontium by a maximum of 2 mg/l (10 ml per 100 liters) per day.
