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Marine Concepts Inc in Wheeling IL stocks Brightwell Aquatics supplements to keep parameters stable and coral and plant growth consistent. Find reef essentials for calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and balanced trace elements, along with iodine, strontium, and potassium. Get practical nutrient control with nitrate and phosphate management, carbon dosing solutions, live and preserved plankton, amino and vitamin blends, and targeted coral foods. Freshwater keepers can pick up clean remineralizers and plant nutrition. Bring a recent water test or let us test in store, and we will build a simple dosing plan, set starting points, and show you how to track consumption so you avoid swings and salt creep issues. Grab dosing containers, measuring tools, and test kits in one trip. Visit our Wheeling showroom from Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Northbrook, and Deerfield or call for availability. Searching Brightwell Aquatics near me or reef supplements near me in Cook or Lake County leads to Marine Concepts Inc for reliable additives and straight answers.

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