{"product_id":"aquaforest-borium-200ml","title":"AquaForest Borium 200ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquaForest Borium 200ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaForest Borium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a trace element supplement designed to help maintain the appropriate concentration of boron in reef aquariums. Although boron is present in seawater in relatively low concentrations, it plays an important role in the development and coloration of corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron participates in calcium metabolism and supports the growth of coralline algae. Maintaining an appropriate boron level can also positively influence coral skeleton development and contribute to more intense coral coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron supplementation may increase the production of red phytopigments, helping support stronger yellow, orange, and red coloration in zooxanthellae-containing corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain the appropriate boron concentration in reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality formula tested in a laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped in cooperation with experienced chemists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports coral coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the growth of calcareous algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports coral skeleton development and calcification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for precise trace-element supplementation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain balanced boron levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy coral skeleton development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes the growth of coralline algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports coral calcification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan contribute to more intense coral coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps replicate important trace-element conditions found in natural seawater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Boron Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended boron concentration in reef aquarium water is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.05–5.00 mg\/l (ppm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most accurate supplementation, dosing should be based on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICP-OES test results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand your aquarium's individual microelement consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20ml of AquaForest Borium per 100 litres (27 US gal) of aquarium water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto increase the boron level by approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 mg\/l (ppm)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum Daily Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not exceed 20ml per 100 litres of aquarium water per day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a higher dose is required, divide the required amount across several days rather than adding it all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest your aquarium water to determine the current boron concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally, use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICP-OES test results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto determine the required supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate the required dose according to your aquarium volume and microelement consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the appropriate amount of Borium to the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a higher dose is required, divide it over several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly test your aquarium's water parameters and adjust the dosage as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery reef aquarium is different, and the final dosage depends on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoral population, microelement consumption, and individual aquarium requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth insufficient and excessive levels of micronutrients can negatively affect aquarium inhabitants. 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