ATI® ICP Element | Cobalt (Co) 150ml

High-Purity Single Element Supplementation

Part of the completely revised ATI® ICP Elements lineup, this high-purity cobalt solution is designed for the precise adjustment of element levels in reef aquariums. Developed and tested in the ATI® Lab in Germany, these solutions are ideal for both compensating acute deficiencies and maintaining daily element supply to ensure optimal biological function and animal vitality.

Why Cobalt (Co) is Essential

Cobalt is a crucial trace element that serves as a core component of many biological processes for both corals and fish.

• Fish Vitality: Cobalt plays a fundamental role in the formation of red blood cells via cobalt-containing Vitamin B12, directly impacting the health and vigor of reef fish.

• Photosynthetic Efficiency: It supports metabolic pathways that ensure corals maintain vibrant coloration; deficiencies often lead to paler colors due to less efficient photosynthesis.

• Tissue and Growth: Low cobalt levels can result in thinner coral tissue and noticeably slower growth rates.

• Common Causes of Deficiency: Primarily caused by insufficient concentrations in standard salt mixes and a lack of regular trace element supplementation.

The ATI® ICP Elements Advantage

• Laboratory Grade: Produced using only the highest grade raw materials, tested for purity by the ATI® Lab in Germany.

• Transparency: Value-driven with clear cost-to-compare ingredients listed directly on the packaging.

• User-Friendly: Features color-coded packaging to assist different skill levels (Beginner, Pro, Expert).

• Certified Safety: Registered and compliant with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 for health and environmental protection.

Dosage & Application

• Concentration: The bottle contains 60,000 µg of cobalt.

• Standard Dosage: 1 ml per 100 liters (26 gal) increases the cobalt content by 4 µg/l.

• Safe Daily Limits: Increase cobalt by a maximum of 0.4 µg/l (0.1 ml per 100 liters) per day.