{"product_id":"seachem-reef-pack-fundamentals-starter-kit","title":"Seachem Reef Pack: Fundamentals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Reef Pack: Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e is a foundational supplement kit that gives new reef keepers the three things stony corals need most: calcium, carbonates, and the vitamins and trace elements that drive vitality and color. Calcium and carbonates build coral skeletons, and if either runs low, growth stalls and coral health declines. This pack bundles Reef Complete, Reef Carbonate, and Reef Plus so you can dial in a simple, complete dosing routine from day one. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003ereef additives and supplements\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Complete.\u003c\/strong\u003e A concentrated ionic calcium supplement that restores and maintains calcium to natural seawater levels without affecting pH, with magnesium and strontium included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Carbonate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A concentrated carbonate and bicarbonate source that holds up alkalinity, the other half of the calcium and carbonate balance corals depend on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Plus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements that boost coral vitality, health, and color, which in turn supports faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhy It Works for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers the essentials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium, alkalinity, and trace nutrition in one simple kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Complete and Reef Carbonate keep the calcium and alkalinity relationship in check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo guesswork on what to buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The three core supplements every reef needs, bundled together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated for saltwater reef systems and the corals in them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest calcium and alkalinity regularly and dose to your results. Use Reef Complete to keep calcium in the natural seawater range and Reef Carbonate to maintain alkalinity, adding them at separate times or spots in the tank so they do not react with each other. Dose Reef Plus a few times a week for vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements. Follow the dosing chart on each bottle for exact amounts, and adjust gradually as your corals grow and demand more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 0.95em; margin: 6px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eReef supplement starter pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eReef Complete (calcium), Reef Carbonate (alkalinity), Reef Plus (vitamins, amino acids, trace elements)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eNew reef keepers building a dosing routine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eLiquid supplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eReef and saltwater only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eCalcium and alkalinity test kits\u003c\/a\u003e so you can dose to your numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-buffer-ph-alkalinity-83\"\u003eSeachem Reef Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e to support pH alongside your alkalinity dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003eCorals and frags\u003c\/a\u003e to grow out with your new dosing routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eMore reef additives and supplements\u003c\/a\u003e as your system matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the Fundamentals pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree Seachem supplements: Reef Complete for calcium, Reef Carbonate for alkalinity, and Reef Plus for vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good starting point for a new reef?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It covers the three core needs of a growing reef in one kit, so you are not guessing about what to buy first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to test my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dose to your test results, especially calcium and alkalinity, and adjust as your corals grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dose the calcium and carbonate together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Add Reef Complete and Reef Carbonate at separate times or in different spots so they do not react with each other before mixing into the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755804373211,"sku":"1335","price":15.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/reef-pack-fundamentals.jpg?v=1778226986","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-pack-fundamentals-starter-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}