CARIB SEA - Purple-Up Coraline Algae Accelerator - 16 fl. oz. (474 ml)

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Product Description

$37.99 CAD

PurpleUp - uses a unique dual method approach to coralline algae acceleration. This approach is so unique that PurpleUp has been awarded a US patent (US patent No. 7,565,883). It contains ionic calcium; which immediately raises dissolved calcium levels in your aquarium water. At the same time Super Sea Calcium (a 10 micron aragonite powder derived from natural seawater) targets the live rock surface. This dissolves in situ; delivering calcium, strontium, magnesium, and carbonate right where it's needed. PurpleUp also replenishes iodine; an essential element for coralline algae tissues that quickly becomes depleted in closed systems. PurpleUp is not a fertilizer, it does not promote the growth of nuisance algae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BufferPlus and PurpleUp?

Both of these products contain the same main core ingredient: AragaMight powder dissolved in water. AragaMight contains Calcium and Carbonate in balanced proportion and is also a good source of Strontium, Magnesium and other minor trace elements. This is the sole ingredient in BufferPlus, (which is the same as AragaMilk). This ingredient makes Buffe Plus the ideal alkalinity booster / calcium and trace element source. PurpleUp expands on this main ingredient by adding an iodine source and adding an ionic form of calcium thus increasing the amount of available calcium. This makes PurpleUp a more complete additive that may be used as a stand alone reef supplement.

Why would I want to use PurpleUp over BufferPlus, or vice versa?

BufferPlus is a great buffer to keep your alkalinity in check and can be a good source of calcium and other trace elements. PurpleUp has an iodine component as well as the aragonite component of BufferPlus. (See also preceding answer).