ICP Element Barium 150ml

The completely revised ATI® ICP Elements are high-purity solutions for increasing single elements in reef aquariums. ATI® ICP Elements are ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily supplementation. The key features of the new ATI® ICP Elements are:

• Very good price-performance ratio: Transparent pricing by indicating the total quantity per element on the label
• Our products are registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
• Based on the strict CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, developed to protect the environment and health
• Highly pure raw materials: Production and quality control 100% from Germany by the ATI® Lab
• New single elements: Alkalinity, Copper, Rubidium Sulfur, Selenium
• Color code assigns ICP Elements to different skill levels (Beginner, Pro, Expert)

ATI® ICP Element Chromium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element chromium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the chromium content by 1µg/l
• Increase chromium by a maximum of 0.5µg/l (0.5ml/100l or 0.5ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 15,000µg of chromium

Symptoms of low chromium levels:

• Possibly lower activity of certain enzymes in invertebrates
• Theoretically reduced micronutrient availability for bacteria in biofilms
• So far, no clearly documented symptoms of low chromium levels are known

Possible causes of low chromium content:

• Low content in the salt mix
• No targeted compensation via trace element solutions
• Permanent removal by skimming in case of microbial binding

ATI® ICP Element Cobalt

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element cobalt in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the cobalt content by 4µg/l
• Increase cobalt by a maximum of 0.4µg/l (0.1ml/100l or 0.1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 60,000µg of cobalt

Symptoms of low cobalt levels:

• Thinner tissue, slower coral growth
• Paler coloration due to less efficient photosynthesis
• Reduced fish vitality: Cobalt plays a role in the formation of red blood cells via Co-containing vitamin B12

Possible causes of low cobalt content:

• Too little content in salt mix and insufficient trace element supply

ATI® ICP Element Iron

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element iron in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the iron content by 4µg/l
• Increase iron by a maximum of 4µg/l (1ml/100l or 1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 60,000µg of iron

Symptoms of low iron levels:

• Iron deficiency impairs photosynthesis performance, resulting in lower color depth and reduced growth of corals
• Growth stop of macroalgae (e.g. Chaetomorpha) in the refugium
• Iron deficiency weakens enzymes and cellular metabolic processes

Causes of low iron levels:

• High consumption, especially in tanks with strong LED light and high SPS or macroalgae load
• No targeted supply via trace element systems
• Many supply systems do not contain iron
• Iron precipitates quickly in the aquarium even at low consumption

ATI® ICP Element Copper

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element copper in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the copper content by 1µg/l
• Increase copper by a maximum of 0.5µg/l (0.5ml/100l or 0.5ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 15,000µg of copper

Symptoms of low copper levels:

• Copper is a cofactor in enzymes, for example, for iron utilization in fish or in calcium metabolism. However, no confirmed symptoms of copper deficiency are known.

Causes of low copper content:

• Due to its toxicity, a low copper content is the normal condition in reef aquariums – ideally, copper should only be detectable in very low concentrations

ATI® ICP Element Lithium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element lithium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the lithium content by 15µg/l
• Increase lithium by a maximum of 15µg/l (1ml/100l or 1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 225,000µg of lithium

Symptoms of low lithium levels:

• No proven symptoms are known. However, it is assumed that it is still relevant, as lithium is very light and therefore, despite low concentrations, there are a large number of lithium ions in salt water.
• Reduced enzyme activity, for example, is conceivable.

Causes of low lithium content:

• Use of low-lithium salt mix
• Use of zeolite or activated carbon

ATI® ICP Element Manganese

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element manganese in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the manganese content by 4µg/l
• Increase manganese by a maximum of 4µg/l (1ml/100l or 1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 60,000µg of manganese

Symptoms of low manganese levels:

• Pale colors in SPS, reduced photosynthesis of zooxanthellae

Causes of low manganese content:

• Use of adsorbers (e.g. activated carbon, zeolite) that also bind manganese
• Heavy skimming or use of ozone

ATI® ICP Element Molybdenum

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element molybdenum in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the molybdenum content by 6µg/l
• Increase molybdenum by a maximum of 12µg/l (2ml/100l or 2ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 90,000µg of molybdenum

Symptoms of low molybdenum levels:

• Negative impact on the nitrogen cycle (including nitrate reduction) as molybdenum is an important cofactor for enzymes

Causes of low molybdenum content:

• Consumption by bacterial processes (e.g. denitrification)
• Low amounts in salt mix used
• Adsorption by zeolite or GFO
• No targeted redosing

ATI® ICP Element Nickel

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element nickel in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the nickel content by 3µg/l
• Increase nickel by a maximum of 3µg/l (1ml/100l or 1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 45,000µg of nickel

Symptoms of low nickel levels:

• Nickel is not essential in reef aquariums—no symptoms are known. However, reduced enzyme activity in nitrifying or nitrogen-fixing bacteria (e.g., urease activity) is suspected

Causes of low nickel content:

• Normal state – nickel should ideally only be detectable at very low concentrations

ATI® ICP Element Rubidium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element rubidium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the rubidium content by 5µg/l
• Increase rubidium by a maximum of 25µg/l (5ml/100l or 5ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 75,000µg of rubidium

Symptoms of low rubidium levels:

• Degeneration of mushrooms (e.g. bounce mushrooms) possible

Causes of low rubidium content:

• Low amounts in salt mix or trace element mixtures used. Rubidium is very expensive and therefore often not used.

ATI® ICP Element Selenium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element selenium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the selenium content by 0.5µg/l
• Increase selenium by a maximum of 0.5µg/l (1ml/100l or 1ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 7,500µg of selenium

Symptoms of low selenium levels:

• Selenium proteins protect corals from oxidative stress at high light levels. If selenium levels are too low, oxidative protection is lost (reduced light tolerance)

Causes of low selenium levels:

• Low amounts in the salt mix or trace element mixtures used. Selenium is often not used due to its low concentration

ATI® ICP Element Vanadium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element vanadium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the vanadium content by 5µg/l
• Increase vanadium by a maximum of 1.5µg/l (0.3ml/100l or 0.3ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 75,000µg of vanadium

Symptoms of low vanadium content:

• Pale coral colors
• Reduced growth of sponges

Causes of low vanadium content:

• Insufficient trace element supply
• Too low content in salt mix
• Excessive skimming and use of adsorbers and activated carbon
• Strong growth of stony corals

ATI® ICP Element Zinc

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element zinc in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the zinc content by 10µg/l
• Increase zinc by a maximum of 2µg/l (0.2ml/100l or 0.2ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 150,000µg of zinc

Symptoms of low zinc levels:

• Reduced color expression in SPS
• Reduced photosynthetic activity of zooxanthellae
• Wound healing disorders in fish

Causes of low zinc levels:

• Insufficient trace element supply
• Too low content in salt mix
• Strong growth of stony corals

ATI® ICP Element Barium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element barium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the barium content by 1µg/l
• Increase barium by a maximum of 10µg/l (10ml/100l or 10ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 15,000µg of barium

Symptoms of low barium levels:

• Negative impact on coral growth (skeleton formation)
• Bleaching or weaker coloration of LPS and SPS
• Poor tissue formation of soft corals

Causes of low barium levels:

• Too low concentration in salt mix and insufficient trace element supply

ATI® ICP Element Bromium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element bromine in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the bromine content by 1mg/l
• Increase bromine by a maximum of 10mg/l (10ml/100l or 10ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 100,000mg of bromine

Symptoms of low bromine levels:

• Weaker tissue structure of soft and leather corals as well as gorgonians due to incorporation into the tissue
• Reduced microbial activity on live rock
• Higher risk of biofilm problems or unwanted algae species

Causes of low bromine levels:

• Too low concentration in salt mix and insufficient trace element supply
• Excessive use of activated carbon or zeolite

ATI® ICP Element Calcium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element calcium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the calcium content by 2mg/l
• Increase calcium by a maximum of 40mg/l (20ml/100l or 20ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 200,000mg of calcium

Symptoms of low calcium levels:

• Reduced growth of stony corals and coralline algae
• Soft or deformed skeletons in LPS and SPS
• Poor polyp expansion, pale colors

Causes of low calcium levels:

• High consumption due to fast-growing SPS and LPS
• Insufficient dosage or dosing errors in the two part
• Defective dosing pump or clogged dosing hose

ATI® ICP Element Fluorine

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element fluorine in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 10ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the fluorine content by 0.2mg/l
• Increase fluorine by a maximum of 0.3mg/l (15ml/100l or 15ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 2,000mg of fluorine

Symptoms of low fluoride levels:

• Pale colors and reduced gloss of LPS and SPS
• Fluorine is needed for coloration for most corals (e.g. Goniopora, Acropora)
• Fluorine is incorporated into the coral skeleton as calcium fluoride complex – in case of deficiency, coral skeletons become brittle

Causes of low fluorine content:

• Strong growth of stony corals
• Insufficient trace element supply
• Too low content in salt mix
• Excessive skimming and use of adsorbers and activated carbon

ATI® ICP Element Iodine

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element iodine in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the iodine content by 10µg/l
• Increase iodine by a maximum of 20µg/l (2ml/100l or 2ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 1,000,000µg of iodine

Symptoms of low iodine levels:

• Weaker tissue of Xenia and Zoanthus
• Increased susceptibility of corals to bacterial infections and parasites
• Iodine is involved in the formation of color (especially blue, violet) – deficiency leads to a washed-out appearance
• Poor molting of shrimps and crabs: Iodine is needed for the synthesis of the molting hormone ecdysteroid, a deficiency leads to molting problems or death
• Metabolic problems in fish, as iodine is needed in the thyroid

Causes of low iodine levels:

• Biological consumption by corals, macroalgae and microfauna: Brightly illuminated tanks with many inhabitants consume iodine quickly
• No targeted compensation through the two part system
• Removal by skimming, activated carbon, ozone and UV: Iodine is easily removed as a volatile trace element – regular balancing necessary

ATI® ICP Element Potassium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element potassium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the potassium content by 1mg/l
• Increase potassium by a maximum of 40mg/l (40ml/100l or 40ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 100,000mg of potassium

Symptoms of low potassium levels:

• Pale colors, especially in Acropora (e.g. pink, purple, blue) and Montipora
• Molting problems and slowed movements in crustaceans, reduced mucus production in snails

Causes of low potassium levels:

• Use of zeolite
• Too little potassium in the salt mix used
• Two part system without ion balance
• Used potassium is not replaced. Unlike Calcium and Alkalinity, potassium is often neglected

ATI® ICP Element Alkalinity

Highly pure solution to increase the alkalinity in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating deficiencies and for daily supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the alkalinity by 0,1°dKH
• Increase alkalinity by a maximum of 4°dKH (40ml/100l or 40ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 10,000°dKH

Symptoms of low Alkalinity:

• Death of SPS and LPS
• Slowed skeletal formation, dull colors, tissue damage, susceptibility to RTN and STN
• pH fluctuations due to a lack of ALK buffer. This leads to stress and susceptibility to disease in fish and invertebrates

Causes of low Alkalinity:

• High consumption by stony corals and coralline algae
• Too low dosage of alkalinity
• Defective dosing pump (e.g. clogged dosing hoses, incorrect calibration)
• Use of salt mix with low akalinity

Note

• Crystals can form in the bottle at low temperatures
• The crystals disappear when heated to 45°C /115°F (e.g. in a warm water bath)

ATI® ICP Element Magnesium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element magnesium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the magnesium content by 1mg/l
• Increase magnesium by a maximum of 100mg/l (100ml/100l or 100ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 100,000mg of magnesium

Symptoms of low magnesium levels:

• Alkalinity and calcium can precipitate at low magnesium levels
• Slower growth of stony corals, skeleton becomes brittle
• Degeneration of soft corals
• Absence of coralline algae growth

Causes of low magnesium levels:

• High consumption by calcifying organisms (especially coralline algae, SPS, snail shells)
• Precipitation due to chemical imbalances (Alkalinity too high with low Magnesium)
• Too low concentration in the salt mix used
• No targeted compensation through dosage

ATI® ICP Element Strontium

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element strontium in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the strontium content by 0,2mg/l
• Increase strontium by a maximum of 2mg/l (10ml/100l or 10ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 20,000mg of strontium

Symptoms of low strontium levels:

• Slowed growth of stony corals. Strontium is very important for skeleton formation
• Brittle coral skeleton

Causes of low strontium levels:

• Consumption by corals and coralline algae
• Lack of compensation through the two part system

ATI® ICP Element Boron

Highly pure solution to increase the individual element boron in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 100ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the boron content by 0.5mg/l
• Increase boron by a maximum of 0,5mg/l (100ml/100l or 100ml/26 gal) per day
• The bottle contains 1.350mg of boron

Symptoms of low boron levels:

• Negative impact on coral growth (skeleton formation)
• Bleaching or weaker coloration of LPS and SPS
• Poor tissue formation of soft corals

Causes of low boron content:

• Too low concentration in salt mix and insufficient trace element supply

ATI® ICP Element Sulfur

Highly pure powder to increase the individual element sulphur in reef aquariums. Ideal for compensating element deficiencies and for daily element supply.

Dosage instructions:

• 1g per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the sulphur content by 2.25mg/l
• A level measuring spoon holds approx. 22.5 grams and thus increases the sulfur content by approx. 50mg/100l (50mg/26gal)
• Increase sulphur by a maximum of 100mg/l (44,5g/100l or 44,5g/26 gal) per day
• The can contains 112,500mg of sulphur

Symptoms of low sulfur content:

• Limited formation of sulfur-containing amino acids leads to slowed growth and weakness in supporting structures (especially soft corals and gorgonians).

Causes of low sulfur content:

• Very common: Two part system without sulfur ion balance
• Too little sulfur in the salt mix used

The following ATI® ICP Elements are available:

• Alkalinity
• Barium
• Boron (in a big 2,700ml bottle with reduced concentration according to regulations)
• Bromine
• Calcium
• Chromium
• Cobalt
• Copper
• Fluorine
• Iodine
• Iron
• Lithium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Nickel
• Potassium
• Rubidium
• Selenium
• Sulphur (in powder form and therefore particularly economical)
• Strontium
• Vanadium
• Zinc