Aquaforest Component B 2L

Aquaforest Component B 2L is a trace-metal blend formulated to replenish minor deficiencies in marine aquariums. It contains cobalt, copper, chromium, manganese, zinc, nickel and iron, with proportions based on natural seawater.

Aquaforest describes skimming and filtration media as sources of trace-element removal in closed aquarium systems. Component B supplies a blend of these elements rather than correcting one individual element in isolation. Supplementation should suit your aquarium's requirements, not simply the bottle size.

Who is the 2L bottle for?

The larger bottle is worth considering for aquarists with an established Component B dosing routine and higher ongoing usage. At the manufacturer's mixed-reef rate, a 500L aquarium uses 25ml each week. Choose a bottle size around your actual requirements; this example does not establish shelf life or suitability for every reef.

Choose the dosing approach for your system

Aquaforest lists the following approaches. They are different ways to determine or deliver the supplement, not three doses to add together.

• Mixed-reef weekly dosing: 5ml per 100L of aquarium water once a week.
• Calcium-consumption-based dosing: The manufacturer lists 1ml per 100L for every 20ppm of calcium consumed. This links trace supplementation to calcium consumption; Component B is not a calcium supplement and this does not mean it raises calcium by 20ppm.
• Balling-method preparation: Add 20ml to 1L of calcium solution. This is a mixing ratio for the calcium solution, not a direct dose of 20ml per litre of aquarium water.

When dosing Components A, B and C, allow at least five minutes between each dose. Do not combine their direct aquarium doses into one addition. Follow the current bottle instructions for your chosen method and avoid duplicating trace-metal supplementation without assessing your existing routine.

Not the same as Components Strong B

This is standard Component B. Aquaforest's Components Strong B is a separate concentrated product with a different mixing ratio. Do not substitute Strong B instructions for this bottle's directions.

Product details

• Brand: Aquaforest
• Product: Component B
• Bottle size: 2L
• Application: Trace-metal supplementation in marine aquariums
• Handling: Do not overtighten the cap, as this can damage it.