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The science behind the 4-Part Supplement Program

4-Part Program| Insights

Sebastian Ruaux from ‪Recifalnews‬ interviews Red Sea’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Sharon Ram, about the 4-part Complete Reef Care Supplement Program, the academically peer-reviewed research, and the important conclusions he learned regarding reef aquarium chemical maintenance. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading experts in the field!

Topics covered include:

  • Goals and challenges of developing the program
  • Overview of the research and key findings
  • Reasons for using a four-part structure
  • Comparing Calcium tests and ICP tests
  • Differences between 4-part and 7-part refugium approaches
  • How the ReefDose system fits into the program
  • Dosing by Calcium vs. Alkalinity
  • How to transition to the 4-part system

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New to the hobby

Dosing by Calcium explained

Almost all the calcium and most of the other 36 elements are taken up exclusively by the biogeochemical processes of the corals and therefore there is a direct relationship between coral growth and the calcium uptake.

How to

How to setup the 4-Part Program

Discover the easiest dosing routine with ReefDose4 and the 4-Part Complete Reef Care Supplement Program for vibrant coral colors.

Tips & Tricks

Coral Feeding – Tips & Tricks

When it comes to coral feeding, there are two methods which are most effective: broadcast feeding and target feeding. Here’s a step-by-step guide (also available as a video).

Reef Insights

Coral Nutrition – food for thought

With so many feeding options, are you sure you’re giving your corals exactly what they need? If you want your corals to thrive, grow, be colorful, and resilient to changes, here’s some food for thought!