ATI® ICP Element | Copper (Cu) 150ml

High-Purity Single Element Supplementation

Part of the completely revised ATI® ICP Elements lineup, this high-purity copper 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 compensating targeted deficiencies and maintaining a balanced biological environment through precise supplementation.

The Role of Copper (Cu) in Reef Systems

While copper is often associated with toxicity at high levels, it remains a vital trace element necessary for several enzymatic and metabolic functions in a marine aquarium.

• Biological Catalyst: Copper acts as a key co-factor in various enzymes. It is essential for processes such as iron utilization in fish and certain pathways in calcium metabolism.

• Precise Balancing: In a reef aquarium, copper should only be present in extremely low, detectable concentrations. Because the line between deficiency and toxicity is thin, high-purity laboratory solutions are essential for safe adjustment.

• Normal Conditions: Low copper levels are the standard in reef tanks. Supplementation is typically only required when an ICP analysis shows levels have dropped below the necessary biological threshold.

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 15,000 µg of copper.

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

• Safe Daily Limits: Increase copper by a maximum of 0.5 µg/l (0.5 ml per 100 liters) per day. Note: Always use ICP testing to determine exact requirements.