Oceamo Single Element – Barium (Ba)

Twice the Strength. Pharmaceutical-Grade Purity. Precision You Can Trust.

Many reefkeepers experience persistently low Barium levels despite regular dosing — a well-known behaviour referred to as the Barium Sink Effect. During this phase, live rock, substrate, biofilms, and coral skeletons can absorb Barium until the system reaches equilibrium. Once balanced, levels begin to stabilise and become easier to maintain.

Why Barium Matters

Barium is naturally incorporated into coral skeletons, supporting normal skeletal development and trace element balance in reef aquariums. When ICP analysis identifies a deficit, carefully restoring levels can help maintain healthy calcification and growth response.

Under ICP-guided monitoring, many systems operate successfully within a range of approximately 10–100 µg/L (ppb). Oceamo recommends a maximum daily increase of +4 µg/L (2 ml per 100 L).

Why Choose Oceamo Barium

• 1 ml / 100 L = +2 µg/L (ppb) – around twice the concentration of many competing products

• Supplied in a full 250 ml bottle (not 150 ml) for superior value

• Pharmaceutical-grade purity, produced from high-quality raw materials

• Developed and quality-controlled in Oceamo’s own dedicated laboratory in Austria, with full batch traceability

• Ideal for precision dosing, especially during the Barium Sink phase when concentration and reliability matter most

Optional DUO Integration

For ongoing Barium supply within the Oceamo DUO system, Single Element Barium can be blended into the DUO Calcium at 10–20 ml of Ba per every 1 litre of Duo Calcium, providing a continuous boost without requiring a separate dosing channel.

When every ppb counts, Oceamo delivers higher strength, Pharmaceutical purity, and complete confidence in trace element correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is my reef tank low in Barium despite dosing?
   This is commonly caused by the Barium Sink Effect, where rock, substrate and coral skeletons absorb barium until they reach equilibrium. ICP monitoring helps track progress.

2. What benefit does correcting Barium provide?
   Restoring Barium to ICP-recommended levels can support normal skeletal development, structure refinement and trace element balance.

3. Is Oceamo Barium safe to dose daily?
   Yes, when adjusted according to ICP results and within the maximum daily increase of +4 µg/L (2 ml / 100 L) as recommended by Oceamo.

   RRP £29.99 | 250 ml
   Available in the UK from Reef Quest and authorised Oceamo resellers.