Boron (B) plays a supporting role in coral growth environments and is often included in ICP-based trace element correction strategies. It is believed to help stabilise growth conditions within coral tissue zones and is commonly monitored in SPS and LPS systems where strong development and trace stability are required.

In active reef tanks, especially those with high nutrient export or rapid coral growth, boron levels may gradually decline. ICP testing is the most reliable way to determine when correction is required.

Why Boron Matters

Boron is naturally present in seawater and is widely associated with maintaining a stable coral growth environment. It contributes modestly to the natural buffering capacity of reef water, helping support overall chemical balance. Consistent levels are often targeted in trace-managed systems to support healthy development and long-term trace stability in SPS and LPS-dominant aquariums.

Dosing Guidance

Oceamo Single Element Boron provides a clearly defined dosing strength for safe ICP correction:

• 10 ml / 100 L = +0.5 mg/L (ppm)

• Maximum recommended increase: +0.5 mg/L per day

Why Choose Oceamo Boron

• Supplied in a full 1 L format for extended trace management

• Balanced concentration for safe and accurate ICP-guided dosing

• Pharmaceutical-grade purity, produced and batch-tested in Oceamo’s dedicated Austrian laboratory

• Consistent with structured reef supplementation programmes, including SPS/LPS trace balancing

• Trusted for long-term stability in controlled coral growth systems

When accuracy, purity and long-term trace reliability matter, Oceamo provides a boron solution designed for serious reefkeepers.

RRP £24.99 | 1 L
Available in the UK from Reef Quest and authorised Oceamo resellers

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When should I dose boron in my reef tank?
   Only when ICP testing confirms a deficit. Boron depletion is sometimes seen in systems with fast coral growth or high nutrient export.

2. What benefit does boron provide?
   It is associated with maintaining a stable environment for coral growth and is included in trace-balanced ICP dosing programmes.

3. Can boron be overdosed?
   Yes — as with all trace elements, dosing should follow ICP results and Oceamo’s recommended maximum daily increase.