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Info: Seachem Reef Calcium™ Dosing Instructions

Add 1 capful (5 mL) per 80 L (20 gallons) twice a week. You can increase the amount or frequency based on growth response but do not exceed 3 capfuls per 80 L (20 gallons) per day. Each capful will raise calcium by about 3 mg/L.

Notes: Use the Reef Status™: Calcium test kit to measure calcium. It is not necessary to exceed 380 mg/L total calcium when using this product. Color and clarity may vary between lots.

 

Reef Calcium™ Dosing Tables

Standard Dose

Raises calcium by approximately 3 mg/L

Water Volume 1 qt / 1 L 1 gal / 4 L 10 gal / 40 L 50 gal / 200 L
Reef Calcium™ Dose (mL) 0.063 mL 0.25 mL 2.5 mL 12.5 mL
Reef Calcium™ Dose (caps) 1/80 cap 1/20 cap 1/2 cap 1 1/2 cap
Reef Calcium™ Dose (drops)  1.25 drops  5 drops  50 drops  250 drops

 

Formula

Want a different result?  Here's how to calculate it:

 

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Dose in mL =

Your tank volume (gal)  x  the amount you want to raise your calcium (mg/L)   x  0.083

Do not raise your calcium by more than 3 mg/L in a single day using this product.  To increase your calcium more, use an ionic calcium supplement like Reef Complete®

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Dose in caps =

Your tank volume (gal)  x  the amount you want to raise your calcium (mg/L)  x  0.017

Do not raise your calcium by more than 3 mg/L in a single day using this product.  To increase your calcium more, use an ionic calcium supplement like Reef Complete®

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Dose in drops =

Your tank volume (gal)  x  the amount you want to raise your calcium (mg/L)  x  1.67

Do not raise your calcium by more than 3 mg/L in a single day using this product.  To increase your calcium more, use an ionic calcium supplement like Reef Complete®

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