Red Sea Trace-Colors Manuel Utilisateur page 6

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The Trace-Colors
Trace-Colors
™
Main elements
Test for dosing
Function
Coloration
Level in NSW
Overdose
Trace-Colors ™ Potassium+
Main elements
Test for dosing
Function
Coloration
Level in NSW
Overdose
Supplements
™
Iodine+
Iodine, Bromine and Fluorine
Calcium or Iodine
The halogens act both as antioxidants and oxidative agents within the
soft tissue and mucus layer of corals, reducing the possibilities for coral
bleaching. In active reef systems these elements are depleted very quickly
due to their high oxidative abilities and reactivity with organic materials.
Iodine and bromine are related to the pink chromo-protein (pociloporin)
Iodine 0.06 ppm; Bromine 65 ppm; Fluorine 1.3 ppm
Halogens can have adverse effects on the soft tissues of corals and all
micro-fauna. Common indication of overdose is a severe regression of the
soft tissues of hard corals and pale colors in soft corals. In case of over dosing
change 50% of the water and reduce the supplementing dosage by 50%.
Potassium and Boron
Calcium or Potassium
Potassium has an essential role in the transportation of coral nutrients within
the soft tissue including the nutrients provided by the Zooxanthellae. Potassium
and boron have a significant effect on the alkalinity inside the coral soft
tissue and play a role in the formation of aragonite in the coral skeleton.
Potassium is related to the red chromo-proteins (peridinin, neo-peridinin)
Potassium 400 ppm: Boron 4.6 ppm
Common indication of overdose is a darkening of the corals due to excessive
Zooxanthellae growth and the outbreak of nuisance algae. In case of over dosing
change 25 % of the water and reduce the supplementing dosage by 50%.
Complex of halogen elements
Complex of Potassium and Boron