ELEMENTALS B is a highly concentrated boron solution used for compensating boron deficiencies in reef aquariums.
The Elementals series is designed for use with regular ICP analyses. The Fauna Marin ICP analyses help you to keep your aquarium perfectly supplied.
In addition to the measured values, Fauna Marin ICP analyses provide you with all necessary dosage recommendations. In addition to the salts of the macro elements calcium, magnesium and carbonate hardness, we also offer a number of elements whose function is essential in saltwater aquaria.
In contrast to trace elements such as iron, zinc or vanadium, macro elements are present in seawater in concentrations of more than 1 mg/l. These include, for example bromine, boron, potassium or strontium.
The function of these elements can be very different. In the knowledge database on the Fauna Marin website you will find an overview of the respective function of the individual elements. Macro elements can be contained in many different substances and can therefore also enter the aquarium water. However, despite their necessary concentration in the water, their deficiency can cause considerable problems. An adequate supply of all important elements is therefore indispensable for a healthy reef aquarium.
Fauna Marin's single element solutions consist of purest raw materials, which are produced with the appropriate organic or inorganic compounds depending on the function of the elements.
Boron is essential and is needed by corals and biofilms. Therefore it is subject to a low but constant consumption, which should be controlled and adjusted regularly. Boron is also a component of many functions within the photosynthesis and metabolism of corals, and also forms functional complexes in biological systems. Boron also acts as an inhibitor here, preventing excessive production of antibodies in algae.
Tanks with mud filter or refugium usually have a slightly higher consumption. Aquaria with correctly adjusted boron levels show better coral growth. The Balling Light method usually compensates for this automatically via the correspondingly increased calcium supply. However, the boron value should be checked by means of ICP, as the consumption of boron is, unlike other elements, unspecific and can therefore fluctuate.
What is it?
Boron is present in seawater as boric acid. With 4-6 mg/l(0,26 US.liq.gal.) it still belongs to the macro elements despite its low content in seawater. Boron is essential and is mainly needed for growth and stabilisation of cell membranes. Boron also contributes to the carbonate system, albeit only to a few percent. A high concentration of boron suppresses the effect of too high aluminium levels.
Problems:
A too low boron concentration inhibits the growth of the corals and, at extremely low values (below 2 mg/l (0,26 US.liq.gal.) also leads to partial tissue detachment which can be bubble-like.
Measures:
Regular control of the boron value, if necessary adjustment of the dosage. Reduction by partial water change and adjustment of the supplemental dosing.
Indicator species:
A too low boron concentration in the aquarium water is reflected in low coral growth. Especially fast growing species react quickly and stop growing.
Value too high:
Reduce the addition dosage, perform partial water change, avoid values above 10 mg/l (0,26 US.liq.gal.), employ Zeolight, Phos Adsorber
