Korallen-Zucht Amino Acid Concentrate – 250ml

A solution of combined amino acids and additional elements that supports the vitality and health of corals. Korallen-Zucht describe it as improving natural colouration and polyp expansion in all kinds of corals, and strongly improving growth and vitality, including sensitive species and corals sitting in lower-light areas of the tank.

• Promotes quicker tissue regeneration in damaged corals.
• Increased growth, even for corals in low-light positions. Internal Korallen-Zucht testing has shown growth increases of as much as 100% in low light, where growth is otherwise difficult to get.
• Maximises polyp extension.
• Helps SPS corals produce their slime coat, which improves their protection from predators and from handling.
• Provides a nutrition source for otherwise hard-to-keep corals.

This is the general amino acid concentrate, not the LPS one. Korallen-Zucht make a separate Amino Acid Concentrate LPS for large-polyp stony and soft corals (Cynarina, Blastomussa, Wellsophyllia, Symphyllia, Musidae, Fungia, Heliofungia, Catalaphyllia, Euphyllia), and they are explicit that it contains a completely different kind of amino acid rather than a different strength of the same thing. If your tank is LPS-led, that is the product to ask for.

Shake well before use.

Compatibility

What it is. KZ’s catalogue: a high-tech amino acid solution that improves natural colouration and polyp expansion in all kinds of corals, and strongly improves growth and vitality, including sensitive species and corals sitting in low light. They also credit it with making SPS corals produce more slime, which protects them from predation and handling. Bulk Reef Supply cite internal KZ testing showing growth increases of up to 100% even in low light.

Where this sits in the Korallen-Zucht range. KZ build everything around four basis products (ZEOvit zeolite media, ZEObak, ZEOfood and ZEOstart), which together are the ZEOvit system. Everything else in the range, this product included, is a layer on top: colour products, problem solvers, and single elements. KZ’s own guidance is that the products can each be used separately, without the complete ZEOvit system and without the other KZ products, but that the full effect in quality and colouration comes only from running the system.

KZ mark it as combinable with the Coral System 1 to 4 programme at half rate.

The LPS version is a different molecule set, not a different strength: KZ say so explicitly. If your tank is LPS-led, that is the one.

No ozone and no UV while you are running the ZEOvit system. That is KZ’s instruction, and the reason is the point of the system: ozone and UV destroy the microorganisms and elements the whole method depends on.

KZ’s own target water parameters, for any tank running their products: calcium 400 to 410 mg/L, magnesium 1,260 to 1,280 mg/L, carbonate hardness 6.5 to 8, potassium 380 to 400 mg/L, salinity 33 to 35 ppt. They add a warning worth repeating: higher figures bring no advantage. Neither growth nor colouration in SPS corals is improved by pushing past these, and higher levels tend to have negative effects.

Freshness & Storage

Every batch we dispatch carries a minimum of 6 months’ remaining shelf life. Store this product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap or inner foil closed tightly after each use.

Backorder & Dispatch Timeline

This item is stocked to order. Back-orders are consolidated and placed with our overseas suppliers once a month, on the last day of the month, and all such orders are shipped before the 15th of the following month.

Back-orders cannot be cancelled once they have been placed with the supplier. If you cancel before that, payment-gateway charges of 2% plus GST are deducted and the balance refunded. In the rare case a supplier cannot fulfil the item, we will offer you an alternative first, and refund in full with no deduction if you would rather not take it.

Returns & Replacement

Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery, provided the item is unused and in its original packaging. Manufacturer-sealed items cannot be returned once the seal is broken, and sale-priced items are not refundable.

If your item arrives defective or damaged, message us on WhatsApp with your order number, or email us if you would rather, and we will replace it. Approved replacements are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Transit damage is covered by insurance on every shipment. If tracking shows delivered but nothing reached you, tell us within 48 hours, which is the reporting window Indian couriers allow. Damage caused during installation or use is not covered; replacement spares for such cases are chargeable.

Full terms are on our Cancellation & Returns page.