It has been determined that the presence of Vanadium is necessary for corals to do well. Vanadium is found in some salts but, unfortunately in its inorganic form and in minute quantities only. Most additives either do not contain it or contain so little of it that it is very rapidly exhausted by uptake by the corals and by filtration and skimming.
Moreover, Vanadium that is present can precipitate out of the water system very rapidly due to chemical reactions going on. All this leads me to suggest that the addition of Vanadium is required if we wish to maintain sufficient amounts in the water for the corals to uptake.
Although salt and additives may contain Vanadium in inorganic form, the unfortunate fact is that inorganic compounds are not very efficient when it comes to absorption and utilization. If we are going to try to ensure that our corals have a maximum chance of survival and grow, we should certainly attempt to administer the better forms of nutrients we can.
Based on studies conducted on animals and humans, the form of any nutrient with the highest absorption rate is the colloidal form (refs: Willner, 1994 and Prevention Magazine). In fact the difference is not minimal, it is dramatic. Reports indicate that inorganic compounds have an average uptake of between 10 and 20 percent, whereas colloidal ones have an uptake of over 85 percent.
This is another first by TAT : Vanadium-C, the colloidal form of Vanadium. Bringing you the additives your corals need in the form they can best utililze and absorb.
Vanadium-C comes in liquid form and is added to tank based on the load. The higher the load the more frequent the addition needs to be. In heavy loads every day, in medium loads every other day and in low loads twice a week.
Now available in 4 oz and in 16 oz fluid sizes. The product does not need to be refrigerated. Labels indicate the batch number. Shelf life is over one year. No additives what so ever. Vanadium-C is a clear liquid.
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