Boron is an essential element in the marine environment. Too low a concentration can slow the growth of corals and calcareous algae, while too high a concentration can result in the formation of boric acid, which can act as a bactericide, killing essential bacteria in the life of the reef.
The concentration of boron in sea reativity low, between 4.4 mg / L and 4.8 mg / L.
Boron E'consigliabile test once a month
Salifert Boron Profi-Test kit measures the Boro in intervals of 0.5 mg / L.
Important:
- Always wait 24 hours after the last addition of Boron to the tank before measuring the value
- To increase the boron concentration of additives used in light of that consideration or sodium borate or boric acid
- The pH of the water to be tested must be between 7.9 and 8.5
- The sea water contains approx. 4.4 ppm Boron
