Aquarium Essentials

Instant Ocean® Sea Salt is the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salt in the world. The #1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums, and scientific research facilities, Instant Ocean Sea Salt has set the industry standard for quality, consistency, and value for more than 40 years. Number 1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums and scientific research facilities Fast dissolving Nitrate and phosphate-free Contains all important major and minor trace elements necessary for a healthy aquarium

Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF Sea Salt has been designed to meet the special requirements of reef aquariums with optimized concentrations of calcium and magnesium, which promote the growth of corals. The lower buffering and the correct pH value serve to stabilize the natural water values, and particularly, the hardness of carbonates, even with the use of calcium reactors. Natural and stable conditions for delicate marine life are achieved only by accurately balancing all influencing factors. Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF is thus the ideal foundation for the care and growth of fish, corals and other aquatic invertebrates in modern reef aquariums. Use seawater prepared with Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF for regular water changes in your seawater aquarium, to start a new aquarium and to re-equilibrate the pH of a tank. Benefits: Optimizes calcium- and magnesium concentrations as well as alkalinity and pH. Designed to meet the special requirements of modern reef aquaria with higher calcium requirements. Especially designed for use with calcium reactors or mineral additives. To maintain the alkalinity in a 7-8° dKH range. Manufactured from pure, pharmaceutical grade salts. Contains all major- and minor elements in the exact proportions found in tropical sea water. The 70 trace elements are completely soluble due to the use of the mixed-crystal method. Compliance with the most stringent quality control measures for the production of pharmaceuticals ensures nature-identical seawater. Produced with pharmaceutically pure salts, without any nitrate or phosphate additives or other unnatural enrichments.   How to use: To achieve a salinity level of 32-35 ‰ (psu), dissolve 35 ml of Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF per liter or approximately ½ cup of Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF per US gallon water. Dissolve almost all of the salt in a clean container already filled with the full volume of RO/DI water at a temperature of 73-77°F / 23-25°C while circulating/stirring the water. Do not concentrate the mixture by adding the full amount of salt to a smaller amount of water. Note: Always add the salt to the water, never the water to the salt. Making a concentrated mixture will cause a calcium carbonate precipitate to form. When you have added ALMOST all of the salt and the mixture is fully dissolved and clear, start measuring the specific gravity with a hydrometer or similar instrument. Keep adding small amounts of salt until the specific gravity is the value you desire. The specific gravity of the sea salt solution should range from 1.025 to 1.027 (at 73-77°F / 23-25°C) and the pH-value should be in the range of 8.0 – 8.4. If all parameters ​​are correct, the salt water is ready to use. After setting up a new aquarium it takes a few weeks of water being circulated and correct lighting conditions to achieve the biologically stable environment required for the care and breeding of delicate marine organisms. A weekly, partial water change, replacing 10 % of the total water volume with Tropic Marin® PRO-REEF, will help to maintain the water quality that your livestock needs for good health. Parameters: approx. 7° KH, calcium approx. 440 ppm, magnesium approx. 1350 ppm Application: For reef tanks with higher calcium requirements. To maintain the alkalinity in a 7-8° dKH range; particularly suitable when using a calcium reactor. Use the new dosing calculator for an easy determination of the required amount of salt for your aquarium.

Red Sea Salt contains moderately elevated and balanced levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Magnesium, Bicarbonates) necessary for sustainable coral growth. When combined with our reef care recipes, it will maximize pigment saturation to bring out your coral’s most vivid colors, while encouraging growth up to twice the natural rate. Red Sea Salt’s Alkalinity of 8dKH makes it ideal for all reef aquarium types, and especially SPS dominated tanks. Natural seawater includes over 70 chemical elements. Most of them influence the water parameters, but only a few play a significant role in its overall chemical stability. These elements form the foundation of the reef environment and include three major elements: Calcium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonates. The three ‘foundation elements’ have a major effect on pH stability, Alkalinity, seawater ionic strength, and many of the coral’s biological processes (skeleton formation, ion-exchange, photosynthesis). Unlike the natural reef environment, where there is an immense reservoir of the foundation elements, the reef aquarium has limited resources that are quickly depleted by the aquarium inhabitants. Therefore, in order to enable sustainable coral growth, it is necessary to maintain higher than natural levels of the foundation elements. Original research carried out in Red Sea’s laboratory has shown that when increasing the levels of the foundation elements above the natural sea levels, a very specific ratio between the foundation elements is necessary for coral vitality, and the formation of a robust aragonite coral skeleton. Red Sea Salt is made according to these ideal ratios, removing the need to adjust the levels of foundation elements after water changes, and providing your corals with a healthy and stable home.

Enriched formulation. Optimum effectiveness. Formulated specially for use in reef aquariums, Reef Crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water. Extra Calcium to help ensure the growth of large and small polyp stony corals as well as coralline algae Extra Trace Elements to provide an additional measure of vital nutrients Extra Vitamins to ensure vigorous growth and survival of corals, anemones and other invertebrates in a captive environment Metal Detoxifier - to neutralize traces of heavy metal often present in domestic water supplies.

Coral Pro contains elevated and balanced levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Magnesium, Bicarbonates) necessary for sustainable, accelerated coral growth. If your goal is to maximize coral growth, then Coral Pro combined with our reef care recipes will enhance growth up to four times their natural rate. Coral Pro’s Alkalinity of 12 dKH makes it ideal for mixed reefs and SPS frag tanks. Natural seawater includes over 70 chemical elements. Most of them influence the water parameters, but only a few play a significant role in its overall chemical stability. These elements form the foundation of the reef environment and include three major elements: Calcium, Magnesium, and Bicarbonates. The three ‘foundation elements’ have a major effect on pH stability, Alkalinity, seawater ionic strength, and many of the coral’s biological processes (skeleton formation, ion-exchange, photosynthesis). Unlike the natural reef environment, where there is an immense reservoir of the foundation elements, the reef aquarium has limited resources that are quickly depleted by the aquarium inhabitants. Therefore, in order to enable sustainable coral growth, it is necessary to maintain higher than natural levels of the foundation elements. Original research carried out in Red Sea’s laboratory has shown that when increasing the levels of the foundation elements above the natural sea levels, a very specific ratio between the foundation elements is necessary for coral vitality, and the formation of a robust aragonite coral skeleton. Coral Pro Salt is made according to these ideal ratios, removing the need to adjust the levels of foundation elements after water changes, and providing your corals with a healthy and stable home.

Real aragonitic base rock, not cement, no curing. Extensive macro and micro-porosity infused with spored bacteria for outstanding biological performance. Clean and safe for all fish and inverts, environmentally responsible each piece being very unique.

Stacking rock. Flat on both sides.

MR Foundation Rock- each piece is approximately 2.5 - 3.5lb. (Formally known as Key Largo Single Sided Prime Cut rock) Welcome to the dawn of stable, architecturally sound aquascaping. Natural top and a smooth cut bottom making it the perfect choice for smart aquascaping. We recommend placing this rock under any rockwork at the boundary layer between the glass and rock display. Separating them by 4-8" allows the rock work to "float" above this bottom layer, promoting healthy flow around the rockwork and over the substrate. Foundation rock can be siliconed to the glass if desired. Rock sizing is not guaranteed but typically 6-10" in diameter.

Real aragonitic base rock, not cement, no curing. Extensive macro and micro-porosity infused with spored bacteria for outstanding biological performance. Clean and safe for all fish and inverts, environmentally responsible each piece being very unique.

Our MarcoRocks is the finest all natural aquarium rock available to the aquarium enthusiast today. It is a once live natural reef rock. All natural calcium carbonate rock.  Never any chemicals, additives.  Often, you can spot fossilized ancient corals in the rocks. It comes to you pest and organic free. Whether you are building a Saltwater fish only, a Reef tank or a Fresh water tank, and even reptile environments, you will love this rock and so will your pets.  It is highly porous and beautifully shaped.Marco ReefSaver is a natural rock that is harvested on land from an ancient reef system buried when the Florida land mass was formed.Our rock is a "green" sustainable product, because it is not harvested from a marine environment it has no negative impact on our delicate reef or marine ecosystem.Combine this with our unique no chemicals cleaning and processing and you get great looking rock, totally pest and organic free that's also environmentally friendly.MarcoRocks is the choice of many public aquariums, aquaculture facilities and custom tank builders all over the world. Make us your first choice as well you will not be disappointed. 

Two specialized kits designed for XR15 and XR30 model Radions. Each kit contains everything needed to tank mount a Radion light on almost any standard or rimless tank.

Since their introduction in 2000, ATI T5 bulbs have been at the forefront of T5 bulb technology. Today's ATI T5 bulbs are no exception. Continuing the tradition of excellence, ATI uses the latest advances in phosphors (to emit light) and manufacturing techniques to produce bulbs with higher output, better coloration, and more stability. ATI bulbs are also very affordable, making them the preferred choice of experienced hobbyists around the world. Blue Plus Combines the properties of a blue bulb (approximately 460nm) with an actinic bulb (approximately 420nm), producing an intense blue light with high PAR numbers and a light spectrum that encourages both bluing in SPS corals and fluorescence in capable corals. Also helps balance a washed out/ yellow-hued tank. Recommended as a supplement to metal halides or in combination with Aquablue Special, Purple Plus, or other full spectrum T5 bulbs. Can also be used for dawn/dusk applications.

Prime Flex Arm Our most flexible mount for a rimmed or rimless tank. Available in 12 and 18in. lengths.

Easily mount your AI Prime® on your rimmed or rimless tank with the adjustable Prime Tank Mount. The innovative ball joint makes it simple to tilt and turn your Prime to get the optimal light for your corals. Made of high-quality brushed aluminum it will look great on any setup. Comes in black or silver.

AI’s hobbyist community built the AI brand and continues to drive the evolution of AI products. Truer now than ever before - the specific feedback from aquarists, retailers and aquaculture facilities shaped the new Prime, 32 and 64. Our user community’s expectations for better performance, tougher reliability and improved ease of use push forward the development of the most popular aquarium products available. Most Impressive More LEDs More PAR More Spread Improved Optic Design Improved Water Resistance Thinner Form Factor Dedicated Moonlight Channel Wider Spectrum (more channels) Still Impressive The best value Aquarium lighting on themarket MyAI® app control HD overdrive capability (route power to the spectrum you need) AI customer support Numerous mounting options. The bracket for the 32HD and 64HD on the flex mount will change in the Flex Arm packaging. HMS mounting solutions are identical. Prime mounting solutions are identical. Features Explained Design Redesigning the plastics in the Prime and Hydra lineup has resulted in two major benefits: better efficiency and better aesthetics. Efficiency improvements reduce the demands on active cooling for longer component life. Improvements to design thin the fixtures and reduce their profile and presence over your aquarium. Resilient Water resistance is a major benefit in aquarium lighting - and while the new Prime and Hydras are not waterproof, design improvements make them more capable of facing the moisture rich adventures of reef keeping. Moonlight A dedicated moonlight LED and channel has been added in the new Prime HD, Prime FW , Hydra 32HD and Hydra 64HD modules. This allows for independent moonlighting designed to simulate the natural lunar color and intensity. Control Control on the lights will use the existing myAI® app which is free, simple and very quick to program offering onsite direct BLE connection through your smart device. Additional control options may become available for the new generation Prime and Hydras over time. Optics and Output Output in terms of PAR, color mixing and spread are all improved with the new fixtures. The incorporation of more LEDs results in a more targeted full spectrum, TIR lenses shape the light’s output and improve its efficiency. The result is more color POP as well as a slightly wider output area and higher average PAR. A combination LED placement and lens geometry blend the light from the clusters so that color separation is further reduced. HD AI’s popular HD functionality, through which a user can route power not in use by one color channel into another color channel is a much loved feature on the previous generation HD fixtures. As the new product names imply (Prime 16HD, Hydra 32HD and 64HD) all the new HD lights retain this exciting feature. Specifically Prime The New AI Prime 16HD shares the same cluster as the Hydra 32HD and Hydra 64HD. The new Prime will be called Prime 16HD incorporating 16 LEDs (+1 Moonlight) and an all new TIR optic. The Prime Fuge and Freshwater will also get the new optic and new clusters. Existing spectrums will be achievable with all new versions of existing lights. In addition to the Prime 16HD, Prime Fuge and Prime Freshwater there will also be a new Prime member – the Prime Sol. The Prime Sol is both a nod to the heritage of the AquaIllumination brand’s first LED fixture and also an answer for those looking for a no frills coral growing solution.