Components Strong is a concentrated set of trace elements intended for use in reef aquariums using the Balling Method. When used in combination with Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, and Reef Mineral Salt; Aquaforest's Components Strong provides the perfect amount of microelements necessary to maintain proper balance* in coral reef aquaria. 

• Ideal for Soft corals, SPS corals, LPS corals, and Clams
• Contains all microelements required in reef aquaria
• For use alongside Calcium, Magnesium, KH Buffer, and Reef Mineral Salt

*Only the use of the entire range of Aquaforest products ensures effectiveness and guarantees the chemical balance in the aquarium. The amount of microelements fed depends on the individual needs of the aquarium for magnesium and calcium.

Components Strong comes as a set of solutions that can’t be purchased separately.

What's Included?

1x 250mL bottle of Component A Strong

1x 250mL bottle of Component B Strong

1x 250mL bottle of Component C Strong

1x 250mL bottle of Component K Strong

Component A Strong

A concentrated solution of strontium and barium. The amount of strontium and barium depends on requirements for magnesium and calcium.

Dose: Add 19mL to 1 US gallon of calcium chloride solution (Recommended with use of Aquaforest Calcium). 

1 ml of Strong A in 100 l of aquarium water will raise levels:

Strontium (Sr) 0,32 ppm
Barium (Ba)  0,000055 ppm

Component B Strong

A concentrated solution of heavy metals. The amount of heavy metals depends on requirements for magnesium and calcium. 

Dose: Add 19mL to 1 US gallon of calcium chloride solution (Recommended with use of Aquaforest Calcium). 

1 ml of Strong B in 100 l of aquarium water will raise levels:

Iron (Fe) 0,00052 ppm
Manganese (Mn) 0,00024 ppm
Copper (Cu) 0,000075 ppm
Zinc (Zn) 0,000082 ppm
Nickel (Ni) 0,000062 ppm
Chromium (Cr) 0,00023 ppm

Component C Strong

A concentrated solution of iodide and fluoride. The amount of iodide and fluoride depends on requirements for calcium.

Dose: Add 19mL to 1 US gallon of sodium bicarbonate solution (Recommended with use of Aquaforest KH Buffer). 

1 ml of Strong C in 100 l of aquarium water will raise levels:

Potassium (K) 0,0032 ppm
Iodine (I) 0,0046 ppm
Fluorine (F) 0,03 ppm

Component K Strong

A concentrated solution of potassium. The amount of potassium depends on requirements for magnesium and calcium.

Dose: Add 19mL to 1 US gallon of magnesium chloride solution (Recommended with use of Aquaforest Magnesium and Aquaforest Reef Mineral Salt). 

1 ml of Strong K in 100 l of aquarium water will raise levels:

Potassium (K) 1,0 ppm

 Aquaforest Systems Guide