{"product_id":"red-sea-trace-c-iron-500ml","title":"Red Sea Trace C - Iron+ - 500ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea Trace Colors C – Iron+ supplies iron, manganese, aluminium, and other micronutrients for marine tanks. Skimming and carbon filtration strip these from the water. When they run low, coral tissue growth can slow and green and yellow colour can fade, wash out, or brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquid is aimed at green chromoproteins and chlorophyll. Dose it in proportion to daily calcium uptake, alongside the rest of the Red Sea Trace Colors range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen and yellow support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron and manganese formulated to support green chromoproteins (peridinin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotosynthesis:\u003c\/strong\u003e These traces act as catalysts for chlorophyll synthesis and zooxanthellae energy production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefugium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports macroalgae such as \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e in a low-nutrient refugium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChelated liquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelated ions for coral uptake, rather than unstable unchelated metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow residue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inorganic trace mix; not an organic food, so it does not add the same waste load as coral foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ratios match typical calcification uptake, so you can scale the dose from daily calcium use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine and reef aquariums only. Not for freshwater or planted tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivestock:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPS, LPS, soft corals, and useful macroalgae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable unrefrigerated and unstirred in a dosing container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing and instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow dosage \u0026amp; directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculate true water volume. Dose daily per 100 litres, or scale to match calcium consumption:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLPS \/ SPS frags and growing tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ml (or 1 ml per 100 g of calcium added)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed reef:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ml (or 1 ml per 100 g of calcium added)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPS-dominant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ml (or 2 ml per 100 g of calcium added)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low nutrient (ULNS):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 ml (or 2 ml per 100 g of calcium added)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not raise doses blindly. Unused iron can feed hair algae. Test with a suitable kit, or keep the dose in proportion to calcium uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry cupboard out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate or freeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use airtight lines to limit evaporation and crystallisation at the tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Care Program (Trace Colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56329317712177,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/redsea_ironplus.png?v=1789708476","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-trace-c-iron-500ml","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}