Salifert Salt Test Boron 25T

Boron is present in NSW (Natural Sea Water) in a moderately low concentration (4.4 - 4.8 mg/L or ppm). It is present predominantly as boric acid and to a lesser extent as borate. It has several important biological functions and our results show that a too low boron concentration might slow down growth of corals and coralline algae.

Boron also has some positive effect in buffering NSW especially in the range of pH 8.1 - 8.3. In most aquariums, boron is depleted very slowly yet steadily. In some aquariums, boron is present in a very high concentration. This is due to use of bad quality salt with highly elevated boron concentration or supplements with elevated boron concentration.