Description
Our Coral Essentials, Coral Power Iron is a concentrated blend of Iron at 13150 ppm (mg/L) for marine aquariums. It is essential for zooxanthellae photosynthesis, the promotion of healthy macroalgae growth and enhanced green colouration in corals. Iron is also a base element used in bacterial metabolism which forms part of various physiological processes that occur in marine tanks. It can assist with the functionality of enzymes. Iron can be rapidly depleted in high bacterial mass systems.
Additional benefits of dosing iron in a marine aquarium:
- Supports photosynthetic organisms – Iron is a critical micronutrient for photosynthesis (component of chlorophyll synthesis and electron transport). Low iron can limit growth of macroalgae, phytoplankton, and zooxanthellae in corals.
- Encourages macroalgae growth in refugia – Dosing small amounts of iron can boost the growth of macroalgae in refugiums or algae scrubbers, improving nutrient export (nitrate/phosphate uptake) and competing with nuisance algae.
- Aids overall primary production – By supporting phytoplankton and microalgae, iron helps sustain the base of the food web in reef systems and can improve water clarity and biological filtration in some setups.
- Supports coral symbiont health (indirect) – Healthy zooxanthellae populations benefit from; coral energy budgets, growth, and coloration. Iron availability is one factor influencing symbiont performance.
To ensure healthy SPS corals, zooxanthellae balance and healthy macroalgae and bacterial functions, maintain a dosing plan as detailed below by using our Trace Elements Dosing Calculator.
Available in 50mL