{"product_id":"brightwell-chaetogro-refugium-fertilizer-500ml","title":"Brightwell ChaetoGro Refugium Fertilizer - 500ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGro Refugium Fertilizer - 500ml\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaetoGro helps establish water chemistry promoting long-term chaetomorpha health and growth, assisting the algae to efficiently control unwanted nutrients in the system, such as phosphate and nitrate.  This multi-nutrient is phosphate and nitrate free, containing such as iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and more for elements to help chaetomorpha function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor all marine aquariums \u0026amp; ULNS systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Invertebrate safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate \u0026amp; Nitrate free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 13 elements critical to long-term health, growth, and coloration of aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-suited to ULNS aquariums and designed for nutrient control of phosphates and nitrates by chaetomorpha uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated utilizing extensive research on aquatic algae nutrient requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae requires nutrition in order to survive and thrive; those nutrients needed allow algal biological functions and chemical reactions to properly process. Brightwell Aquatics ChaetoGro provides the proper substances in concentrations (found by researchers) to be necessary for long-term health. These elements, and some of the processes that they are involved in, are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium - Protein synthesis, water and charge balance, enzyme activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron - Chlorophyll production, flowering, root growth, cell function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon - Required for all organic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium - Cell wall stability and permeability, enzyme activation, cell response to stimuli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine - Water and charge balance, photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron - Required for photosynthesis, component of enzymes utilized in redox reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium - Component of chlorophyll, enzyme activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese - Formation of amino acids, enzyme activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum and Cobalt - Required for nitrate reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel - Enzyme activation, processing of nitrogenous material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulfur - Component of proteins and the coenzymes that are involved with nutrient utilization and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc - Chlorophyll production, enzyme activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: ChaetoGro does not contain phosphorus or nitrogen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions Guidelines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake product well before using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic: For the first 2 weeks of use, add 5ml (1 capful) of product per 20 US-gallons of aquarium volume twice each week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease dosage thereafter depending upon perceived nutrient needs of chaeto algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen used in this fashion, 500 ml treats up to 2,000 US-gallons (7,600 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced:\u003c\/span\u003e Daily dosing is recommended, as it maintains a more stable and natural environment than dosing weekly, in which nutrient concentrations spike just after dosing and then gradually decrease throughout the course of the week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo dose daily, add 6 drops per 20 US-gallons per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust dosing volume after one week in accordance with appearance of algae and perceived need for nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e Brightwell recommends the use of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinedepot.com\/Brightwell_Aquatics_MicroBacter7_Complete_Bioculture_for_Marine_and_FW_Aquaria_250mL_8.5oz_Saltwater_Aquarium_Additives_Supplements_Bacteria_Supplements-Brightwell_Aquatics-BW01219-FIADBS-BW01219-vi.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroBacter7\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinedepot.com\/Brightwell_Aquatics_Reef_Biofuel_Liquid_Carbon_Source_for_Marine_Aquaria_500mL_17oz_Saltwater_Aquarium_Additives_Supplements_Bacteria_Supplements-Brightwell_Aquatics-BW01230-FIADBS-BW01230-vi.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReef Bio Fuel\u003c\/a\u003e or Katalyst to maintain proper carbon levels for the Chaeto, as well as proper bacterial function in the system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor proper Chaeto growth, Brightwell recommends that the hobbyist maintain a minimum of .01 ppm phosphate and 3 to 5 ppm nitrates in the reef system. If levels fall below these values, proper nutrient control will not efficiently occur. If the levels are low, use NeoPhos or NeoNitro as directed on their labels, as necessary to bring them up to the proper level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaution: \u003c\/span\u003eKeep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed Analysis: \u003c\/span\u003e0-0-1.30; Potassium (K) as Soluble Potash (K2O) (min) 1.30%; Boron 0.009%; Carbon 0.005%; Calcium 0.14%; Chlorine 0.39%; Cobalt 0.0004%; Iron 0.1%; Magnesium 0.4%; Manganese 0.0475%; Molybdenum 0.004%; Sulfur 0.16%; Zinc 0.002%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSources of Nutrients: \u003c\/span\u003ePotassium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium iodide, Iron EDTA, Zinc sulfate, Manganese chloride, Sodium tetraborate, Cobalt chloride, Sodium molybdate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e Purified water, Nickel chloride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47839213748546,"sku":"810086017072","price":22.41,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4330\/7074\/files\/chaetogro-refugium-fertilizer-for-chaetomorpha-algae-500ml-brightwell-aquatics.jpg?v=1708483358","url":"https:\/\/petwholesale.ca\/products\/brightwell-chaetogro-refugium-fertilizer-500ml","provider":"Pet Wholesale Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}