{"product_id":"coral-essentials-fluoride-50ml","title":"Coral Essentials Fluoride 50ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6hmun\" data-offset-key=\"dj73p-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"f83cv\" data-offset-key=\"cquqv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"994ig\" data-offset-key=\"ch9qa-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"6mkkt\" data-offset-key=\"o2nc-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fo6jb\" data-offset-key=\"fgfa6-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-product_details has-text-align-left wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text has-dm-sans-font-family\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Coral Essentials, Coral Power Fluoride is a concentrated solution of Sodium Fluoride, 30,000ppm (mg\/L) for marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eDosing fluoride (or fluorine) in a marine aquarium is a reefkeeping practice primarily targeting hard coral health and color. While major elements like calcium and alkalinity form the foundation of a reef tank, fluoride is a halogen trace element that exists in natural seawater at approximately 1.3 mg\/L (ppm)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAwQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIn closed aquarium systems, fluoride is continually depleted by protein skimmers, carbon filtration, and active coral consumption. Maintaining its optimal levels offers several key benefits:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNzcSO7t2XAxX-lFYBHf5LHtwQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFRAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFluoride plays a supportive role in the coral calcification process. It is incorporated directly into the coral skeleton alongside aragonite as sodium fluoride and calcium fluoride. Microscopic analysis indicates it assists in steady calcium carbonate deposition, working similarly to strontium to harden and strengthen the physical skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNzcSO7t2XAxX-lFYBHf5LHtwQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFRAH\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQBw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQCA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOne of the main reasons aquarists intentionally dose fluoride is its visual effect on Small Polyp Stony (SPS) corals, particularly \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAcropora\u003c\/em\u003e. It works in tandem with other halogens (like iodine and bromine) to deepen and maximize blue, purple, white, and violet pigmentation. When fluoride drops below optimal levels, these colors can fade or become dull.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNzcSO7t2XAxX-lFYBHf5LHtwQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFRAN\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQDQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQDg\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHalogens are biologically active in defense mechanisms. At natural seawater concentrations, fluoride has been linked to supporting a coral’s natural tissue immunity, helping them resist stressors and mitigating certain bacterial infections or pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNzcSO7t2XAxX-lFYBHf5LHtwQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFRAT\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQEw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBUQFA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFluoride helps stabilize and regulate the populations of zooxanthellae (photosynthetic algae) residing within the coral tissue. Proper balance ensures the coral tissue doesn’t turn excessively brown from overpopulated algae or bleach from underpopulated algae under high-light systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluoride cannot be detected via standard hobbyist ICP-OES tests. It requires specialized lab testing (like Ion Chromatography, or IC) to read accurately. Dose carefully and within our recommended limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have listened to our customers and developed a range of the most required individual trace elements to tweak the levels in your system. It’s as simple as deciding the level your tank should be at, enter values into our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralessentials.com.au\/?page_id=858\"\u003eTrace Elements Dosing Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, add the recommended amount. Just another way all of us here at Coral Essentials help make sure your tank is the best it can possibly be. To ensure healthy coral maintain a dosing plan as detailed below. Variances above and below the recommended dosing can be made depending on your own tank conditions and density of coral present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"field-sizes wp-block-acf-field-blocks-acf-text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eAvailable in 50mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"reefunderground","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68143742976213,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/9287\/2661\/files\/Fluoride-50mL.webp?v=1794222323","url":"https:\/\/reefunderground.com.au\/products\/coral-essentials-fluoride-50ml","provider":"reefunderground","version":"1.0","type":"link"}