Additives » Brightwell Reef Liquids » Reef Code A - Balanced Calcium & Alkalinity System

This method of calcium and carbonate supplementation is advantageous to hobbyists interested in a simple and effective means of providing the very elements and molecules required for growth of reef-building organisms such as corals, clams, and their allies. Corals and other reef-building organisms require adequate and stable available calcium and alkalinity if they are to thrive, regardless of how perfect the remainder of their environment is.

For maximum effectiveness of the REEF CŌDE method, the magnesium concentration in reef aquaria should be adjusted to, and maintained between, 1,290 - 1,320 ppm before using these products (alone or together) or any other calcium and alkalinity products. Doing so helps prevent unwanted precipitation between calcium and carbonate ions. Additional information on this subject is available AT www.brightwellaquatics.com and on the label for Brightwell Aquatics MAGNESION.

• The calcium-bearing component of a two-part method for dosing calcium and carbonates (the substances largely responsible for increasing alkalinity (”buffering capacity”)) in the same ratio as that found in natural seawater.
  
• Ionically-balanced with respect to natural seawater concentrations of calcium and carbonates when used in equal amounts with REEF CŌDE B.
  
• Benefits reef-building organisms such as corals, clams, calcareous algae, etc.
  
• Simplifies calcium and alkalinity maintenance.
  
• Stronger than most competing products.
  
• Contains no phosphate, silicate, or organic material.
  
• Formulated by a marine scientist.