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The bound compound is then mechanically removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ⚙ Instructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Basic Method (Interview)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Test the PO₄ before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Add near the inlet of a skimmer or mechanical filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaximum dosage: 2.5 ml per 20 US gallons per day\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Removes approximately 0.5 ppm per application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended weekly use to maintain undetectable PO₄.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Advanced Method (Fast Correction)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 ml eliminates 0.5 ppm in 4 US gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Do not exceed 0.5 ml per 4 US gallons per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Too rapid a 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Cela permet une incorporation rapide dans les tissus pour soutenir :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormation de nouveaux tissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCicatrisation après fragmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiplication par bourgeonnement ou fission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmélioration de la coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUtilisé largement par les corailleurs professionnels, CoralAmino soutient une croissance plus rapide lorsque les paramètres chimiques et environnementaux sont optimaux. Il est particulièrement bénéfique pour les coraux fraîchement fragmentés ou ayant subi un stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 Mode d'emploi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBien agiter avant usage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÉteindre l'écumeur et la filtration mécanique 10 à 15 minutes avant l'ajout, puis les remettre en fonction après ce délai. 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While generally safe, it causes significant stress and exposes the cut areas to infections and parasites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCoral diseases can appear rapidly\u003c\/strong\u003e and lead to significant losses if left unchecked. Triggering factors include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Unstable water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Inadequate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Thermal stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Chemical warfare between corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Excessive handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Frag Recover supports tissue regeneration in exposed areas, both on the mother colony and the frag. Rapid healing reduces the risk of infection and improves frag success rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 📦 Available formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 250 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 500 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🧪 Instructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e Bath preparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Add \u003cstrong\u003e20 ml (4 capfuls)\u003c\/strong\u003e to 1\/2 gallon (1.9 L) of aquarium water. Mix gently. Prepare enough solution to completely submerge the corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e After fragmentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Place the mother colony and the fragment in the solution for \u003cstrong\u003e5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e (use a timer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e It is recommended to gently direct the solution towards the cut areas using a bulb syringe or pipette to improve contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e After soaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Return the mother colony to the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Glue the cutting to a stable surface using glue or reef-safe epoxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Next, introduce the frag into the main system or a growth tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eA temporary decrease in the extent of the polyps is normal after the procedure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e ⚠️ Important\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrag Recover is designed for external use only in a soaking bath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not pour directly into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 🧤 Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Always wear goggles and gloves during fragmentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Some invertebrates can expel toxic substances when cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Keep out of reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Not intended for human consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Do not use on fish or invertebrates intended for consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brightwell","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":46199587766443,"sku":"FRAGR250","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":46199587799211,"sku":"FRAGR500","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/BR_FragRecover.jpg?v=1770765197"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/collections\/MicrobacterClean_png.webp?v=1767390305","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/collections\/brightwell-aquatics.oembed?page=2","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}