TRITON Infusion Calculator
Infusion Calculator
TRITON Infusion is a proprietary trace element blend that enables the TRITON Method with any supplementation system — effectively transforming it into the full TRITON Method with all its benefits. Select your dosing system below — Core7 Reef Supplements, Balling, or Calcium Reactor — and get your exact daily Infusion dose in seconds.
Calculate Your Infusion Dose
Select Your System
TRITON Infusion provides the trace elements that support algae-based biological filtration across all supplementation methods — effectively transforming them into the full TRITON Method with all its benefits. Choose the tab that matches your system to calculate the correct daily dose.
Core7 Reef Supplements
For non-method Core7 users
Your Core7 3A
Infusion Dose
Amount of Core7 3A dosed per day in ml
Infusion Daily Dose
—ml
Dosage can be increased if visible benefits are observed, however must not exceed 5 ml per 100 ml Core7 dose.
Balling-Type Systems
Any alkalinity / calcium / magnesium dosing method
TRITON Infusion
Amount of alkalinity solution dosed per day in ml
Infusion Daily Dose
—ml
Dosage can be increased if visible benefits are observed, however must not exceed 7 ml per 1,000 ml alkalinity solution.
Calcium Reactor Systems
Choose your preferred alkalinity unit below
TRITON Infusion
Current aquarium alkalinity in dKH
Alkalinity of reactor effluent in dKH
Amount of effluent per day in litres
Infusion Daily Dose
—ml
Current aquarium alkalinity in meq/L
Alkalinity of reactor effluent in meq/L
Amount of effluent per day in litres
Infusion Daily Dose
—ml
Dosage can be increased if visible benefits are observed, however must not exceed 2 ml per 2,800 ml CaRx effluent.
"Infusion was developed so that every reef keeper — regardless of their supplementation method — can benefit from the trace elements that make the TRITON Method work. It is the bridge between any system and TRITON-level trace element management."
Ehsan Dashti, CEO of TRITON Applied Reef BioscienceWhat Is TRITON Infusion?
Trace Elements That Enable the TRITON Method
TRITON Infusion is a proprietary trace element blend developed over 18 years of reef aquarium research. It provides the specific trace elements that enhance algae-based biological filtration — the natural filtration pillar of the TRITON Method. By adding Infusion to any supplementation system, reef keepers gain access to TRITON Method trace element management without switching their entire dosing regime.
18 years of R&D — The formula is refined continuously based on data from 500,000+ ICP-OES water analyses and Great Barrier Reef field research.
Works with any system — Core7 Reef Supplements, Balling, DIY salt mixes, and Calcium Reactors. One product, universal compatibility.
Supports biological filtration — Contains trace elements specifically selected to promote healthy macroalgae growth in your refugium, the engine of natural nutrient export.
Already in Core7 Base Elements — If you use Core7 Flex Base Elements (the TRITON Method version), Infusion is already included in component 1b. Separate dosing is only needed for non-method systems.
Practical Guidance
Getting the Most From Infusion
Which System Am I Using?
Core7 Reef Supplements — You dose TRITON Core7 but without the full TRITON Method setup (no Infusion in 1b). Check your product label: "Reef Supplements" vs. "Base Elements".
Balling — You dose separate alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium solutions from any manufacturer. This includes DIY salt mixes dissolved in RO water.
Calcium Reactor — Your alkalinity and calcium are provided by a reactor dissolving media in CO2-acidified water.
When to Increase Dosage
Start with the calculated dose and observe your system for 2–4 weeks. Signs that you may benefit from a higher dose:
- Refugium algae grows faster and greener
- Coral polyp extension improves
- Coral colouration becomes more vibrant
Increase gradually and never exceed the maximum stated for your system. Confirm with an ICP-OES test every 2–3 months.
Why Trace Elements Matter
Reef aquariums consume trace elements daily through coral growth, algae uptake, and chemical binding. Without replenishment, levels deplete below what corals and beneficial algae need to thrive.
TRITON Infusion delivers a balanced trace element profile calibrated to the consumption patterns observed across hundreds of thousands of ICP-OES analyses — not theoretical values, but real-world reef data.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
TRITON Infusion is a proprietary trace element blend developed over 18 years of research. It provides the trace elements that enhance algae-based biological filtration — a key pillar of the TRITON Method. If you use Core7 Flex Base Elements (the full TRITON Method version), Infusion is already included in component 1b. If you use a different supplementation system (Balling, DIY salts, or Calcium Reactors), adding Infusion separately enables you to benefit from TRITON Method trace element management.
Use the Core7 tab if you dose Core7 Reef Supplements (the non-method version without Infusion in 1b). Use the Balling tab if you dose a Balling-type alkalinity/calcium/magnesium system from any manufacturer. Use the Calcium Reactor tab if your alkalinity and calcium are provided by a calcium reactor. If you use Core7 Flex Base Elements (the TRITON Method version), Infusion is already included — no separate dosing needed.
Yes — the calculated value is a starting point. You can increase the dosage if you observe visible benefits such as improved coral colour, polyp extension, or refugium algae growth. Each system type has a maximum limit: 5 ml per 100 ml Core7 dose, 7 ml per 1,000 ml alkalinity solution for Balling, or 2 ml per 2,800 ml CaRx effluent. Regular ICP-OES testing every 2–3 months confirms your trace element levels remain in optimal range.
Core7 Flex Base Elements is designed for full TRITON Method users — it includes Infusion in component 1b and is used with a refugium for biological filtration. Core7 Flex Reef Supplements is designed for reef keepers who use other methods (carbon dosing, biopellets, calcium reactors, or regular water changes) — it does not include Infusion in 1b, which is why separate Infusion dosing is needed. Both share the same macro element formulation.
Enter the alkalinity of your aquarium water and the alkalinity of the reactor effluent (the water coming out of the reactor). You can measure effluent alkalinity with a standard dKH test kit by testing the reactor output directly. Typical reactor effluent ranges from 20–40 dKH (7–14 meq/L) depending on CO2 pressure and media dissolution rate. Use whichever unit you normally test in — the calculator supports both dKH and meq/L.
Trace Elements Start With Data
An ICP-OES analysis shows your reef's trace element levels at parts-per-billion precision. Use it to verify your Infusion dosage is working — or to identify what else your reef needs.