Description:
Salifert Liquid Amino
Acid 500 ml.
Why are amino acids required?
The skeletal material of corals is built-up with alternating layers of
calcium carbonate and layers rich in amino acids.
These amino acids fulfill many important functions. They stabilize the
skeletal material avoiding the transformation into a totally different
crystal structure, and they also decrease the negative effect of
phosphate on coral growth.
Furthermore amino acids serve as a food for most corals and beneficial
bacteria.
There is sufficient evidence that around coral reefs the desirable amino
acids occur in the water itself and are deposited on freshly formed
calcium carbonate. The type of amino acids in solution and their
relative proportions show a remarkable similarity to the amino acids
found in coral skeletons. Therefore it is very likely that corals obtain
these amino acids from the surrounding waters. These amino acids
originate from the many different life forms on coral reefs. An aquarium
system lacking the bio-diversity of a huge reef may suffer from a lack
of the proper amino acids.
About Coralline AminoAcids There is sufficient evidence for that some
amino acids are highly essential while some amino acids have a negative
impact on the stability and growth of corals. Salifert's Coralline
AminoAcids contains all the amino acids in correct proportions as found
in coral skeletons. We omit all amino acids which have a negative effect
on the stability and growth of the coral skeleton.
Salifert is
currently the only company offering such a well-defined formulation.
Coralline AminoAcids gives corals the opportunity to form a stable
skeleton or skeletal needles. The negative effects of phosphate are also
markedly decreased. Also, all ingredients are of a pharmaceutical
quality or even better. This ensures that no unwanted elements are added
to your valuable aquarium.
Directions:
Shake before use.
Regular maintenance:
Dose 5 ml per 100 liters (25 gallons) once every week.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with eyes rinse with
plenty of water. Only for aquarium-hobby use. Not for human consumption
(directly or indirectly)!
Active ingredients: amino acids and amino carbohydrates.