Reef Zlements Trace Elements Lithium 150ml

What is this Trace Elements Lithium 150ml from Reef Zlements?

This Trace Elements Lithium 150ml is part of an extensive range of marine additives from industry experts Reef Zlements. It's an easy-to-dose supplement designed to improve coral skeleton hardness. In nature, corals absorb lithium and incorporate it into their skeletons and tissues.

How do I use this Trace Elements Lithium 150ml?

It's important to first check your reef tank's Lithium levels prior to any dosing. In seawater, lithium levels typically fall between 0.1-0.2 mg/l. This is the recommended range that reefkeepers should try to maintain in their reef tanks.

To dose, add 1ml of lithium per 100L of saltwater. This will increase lithium levels by 15 µg/l. Make sure you test regularly to avoid overdosing; it's unknown exactly what too much lithium can do, but it's thought that it may boost the growth rates of certain algaes.

What is lithium and why is it important for my reef tank?

Lithium is an alkaline light metal found in high concentrations in seawater. It's believed to have positive impacts on corals, which incorporate it into their skeletons and tissues. Too little lithium is thought to reduce the hardness of their skeletons.