Block Analysis - Zinc - Tropic Marin

Tropic Marin® Block Zinc is a concentrated trace element supplement designed to restore vital zinc, copper, chromium, and gallium levels in reef aquariums. These transition metals act as key catalysts in coral metabolism, pigmentation, and overall vitality—bringing out enhanced fluorescence and rich coloration throughout your reef.

Zinc, copper, and chromium are essential for biological and enzymatic functions, playing a direct role in coral tissue metabolism and the development of pocilloporin pigments that make corals glow with brilliant fluorescent tones. Gallium, while less understood, is a naturally occurring trace element in seawater that contributes to maintaining a balanced reef chemistry.

The Tropic Marin® Block System ensures precision dosing by using an indicator element that allows correlated trace elements—those consumed in fixed ratios—to be replenished consistently. This innovative method ensures even the hardest-to-detect elements remain balanced, maintaining stability and preventing deficiencies that could affect coral coloration and health.

Key Benefits

• Restores zinc, copper, chromium, and gallium to optimal levels for coral metabolism and fluorescence.

• Promotes deeper, more vibrant coloration through natural pigment activation.

• Supports coral enzyme function and energy metabolism.

• Compensates for elements below ICP detection thresholds via the Block System.

• Simple and precise dosing—ideal for both manual and automated systems.

• Reef-safe formulation with easy-to-use dropper for accurate measurement.

Element Concentrations

• Zinc (Zn): 50 mg/L

• Copper (Cu): 32 mg/L

• Chromium (Cr): 20 mg/L

• Gallium (Ga): 0.05 mg/L

Dosage & Application

Add 2 ml per 100 L (26 US gal) of aquarium water daily to increase concentrations by approximately:

• Zinc: +1 µg/L

• Copper: +0.64 µg/L

• Chromium: +0.4 µg/L

• Gallium: +0.001 µg/L

Maximum dosage: 4 ml per 100 L (26 US gal) daily.

Store in a cool, dark place for maximum stability.

Ingredients

Purified water, inorganic compounds of zinc, copper, chromium, and gallium.

Tropic Marin® Block Zinc delivers precision supplementation of essential trace metals that bring your reef’s natural brilliance to life—supporting metabolic balance, vibrant pigmentation, and long-term coral vitality.