{"product_id":"seachem-reef-trace","title":"Seachem Reef Trace","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Reef Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies the broad range of trace elements that a reef aquarium needs but slowly loses through uptake, oxidation, and precipitation. Corals, clams, and other invertebrates rely on these elements for healthy metabolism, growth, and vivid pigment, and they are not fully replaced by salt mix and water changes alone. Reef Trace replenishes them in balanced, reef-appropriate ratios and is free of nitrate and phosphate. Round out your dosing routine with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003ereef care lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Trace Elements Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces trace elements consumed by corals and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports metabolism, growth, and bright coral coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad blend including boron, manganese, zinc, molybdenum, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of nitrate and phosphate, so it will not feed nuisance algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated to complement, not replace, calcium and alkalinity dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eUse 1 capful (5 mL) for every 80 L (20 US gallons) twice a week. If you also dose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-plus\"\u003eReef Plus\u003c\/a\u003e, alternate the two so you add Reef Trace on one day and Reef Plus on the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGuideline\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRoutine dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 capful (5 mL) per 20 US gallons, twice weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWith Reef Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDose on alternate days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and small reef tanks, or trying it out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMost home reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger reefs that dose more often\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBig display tanks and heavy SPS systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReef trace element supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eContains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBoron, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, rubidium, nickel, vanadium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFree of\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNitrate and phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRoutine dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 mL per 20 US gallons, twice weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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 style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-plus\"\u003eSeachem Reef Plus\u003c\/a\u003e: reef vitamins and amino acids to feed corals alongside trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-complete\"\u003eSeachem Reef Complete\u003c\/a\u003e: bioavailable calcium for coral and coralline growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-strontium\"\u003eSeachem Reef Strontium\u003c\/a\u003e: dedicated strontium for skeletal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-fusion-1\"\u003eSeachem Reef Fusion 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/a\u003e: a two-part calcium and alkalinity foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e: browse the rest of our reef care lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Reef Trace different from Reef Plus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef Trace supplies trace elements, while Reef Plus adds reef vitamins and nutrition. Many reefers run both and alternate the days they dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause an algae outbreak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Reef Trace is free of nitrate and phosphate, so it will not add the nutrients that fuel nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to dose calcium and alkalinity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Trace elements are a supplement to, not a replacement for, your main calcium and alkalinity dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it needed in a fish-only tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReef Trace is intended for reef systems with corals and invertebrates. A fish-only saltwater tank does not require it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":48731195343067,"sku":"735","price":5.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":48731195375835,"sku":"736","price":7.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":48731195408603,"sku":"733","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 L","offer_id":48731195441371,"sku":"738","price":41.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/0735-Reef-Trace-100-mL.png?v=1777545900","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-trace","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}