Components Pro 3x5L — Aquaforest Concentrated Balling SPS Reef

Aquaforest Components Pro 3×5 L — high-performance concentrated Balling for mature SPS reefs

The Components Pro 3×5 L is the 2× concentrated version of Aquaforest's Balling protocol, engineered for mature SPS tanks with heavy consumption. The kit ships three separate solutions (Pro 1, Pro 2, Pro 3) matching the ionic balance of the standard Components 1+2+3+ range, but at double concentration — meaning half the dose for the same Ca/KH/Mg effect, or half the dosing pump volume at equivalent consumption.

The 3×5 L kit lasts several months on a typical reef and targets the hobbyist who has validated their daily consumption and wants a leaner routine, fewer bottle swaps, less doser plumbing.

Why choose Components Pro over Components 1+2+3+

• 2× concentration — same Ca/KH/Mg stability with half the dosed volume.
• Mature SPS tanks with sustained draw — typical dose 12 ml per 100 L (26 US gal) of reef water.
• Sump-space saving — fewer bottles to store on advanced setups.
• Balling-equivalent composition — same ionic balance, same strategy as the standard kit.

Aquaforest official dosing

• Starting dose (average SPS stock): 12 ml per 100 L (26 US gal) of reef water, per day and per component.
• Split: Pro 1, Pro 2, and Pro 3 solutions are dosed in strictly equal amounts.
• Tuning: in 10-20 % steps, based on Ca, KH and Mg test results.
• Spread: distribute the dose over 24 h with a dosing pump to limit parameter swings.

Parameter targets

• Calcium (Ca): 380-460 ppm (aim 420-440 on SPS).
• Alkalinity (dKH): 7-9 for SPS ULNS, 8-11 for LPS.
• Magnesium (Mg): 1,180-1,460 ppm (aim 1,300-1,400).

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: three 5 L bottle kit (Pro 1 + Pro 2 + Pro 3)
• Type: 2× concentrated Balling — liquid ready-to-dose solutions
• Compatibility: mature SPS reefs, densely stocked LPS tanks

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Components 1+2+3+ 3×5 L — the non-concentrated version for tanks with classic consumption.
• Component 3in1 1,000 ml — the single-bottle alternative for smaller or beginner tanks.
• Calcium Test Pro — the test that drives Components Pro dose tuning.

Frequently asked questions

What's the exact difference between Components Pro and standard Components 1+2+3+?

Identical ionic composition — same calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium molecules in the same ratios. The difference is concentration: Components Pro is twice as concentrated. The same bottle volume delivers twice the Ca/KH/Mg to the tank. Manufacturer recommends 12 ml/100 L in Pro versus about 25 ml/100 L in standard on the same reef.

Can I switch directly from a standard kit to a Pro kit?

Yes — simply cut the dose in half and monitor Ca/KH/Mg tests over the following days. Fine-tune in 10 % steps if needed. Switching doesn't require rinsing bottles or purging the doser.

What tank size makes Components Pro worthwhile?

From a mature SPS tank of 100 L (26 US gal) upward, no ceiling. The bottle-economy benefit becomes noticeable past 300 L (80 US gal) where a standard kit needs new bottles too often.