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FAQs on Boron in Seawater

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Boron and Cyano relationship      6/27/19
Hey guys sorry to bother
<Hey Tom, no bother at all.>
but we have been sending water samples to ICP labs and when ever our boron level seems to increase to about 40
<40 what??... Typical values in nature are 4-5 ppm while in aquarium systems can be higher.>
you know it’s a very drastic increase in Cyano in normally pristine Systems we also noticed that when I was boron level increases our Coraline bleaches and flakes off the walls
<It may have to do with your salt, although normally it does not come in high levels in the salt mixes commonly used for aquariums, so , it could be more related to buffer additives, do you use any?...I wouldn’t worry, IF your B level is in the normal range. You can return the Boron to safe levels via water changes.>
Never knew that Boron was that important and that detrimental to both of these.
<Oh, yes, could be an issue if it gets off the charts. Thanks for sharing. Wil.>

Re: Icp test questions... S2 issue      2/19/19
What are some sources for boron and ways to remove it?
<I would stick to frequent partial water changes, use of PolyFilter, Chemi-Pure or such IN a biological system. B>
Re: Icp test questions     2/19/19

Now would lent ph buffer be my source?
Was just reading an arrival from randy Holmes on effects of boron levels 
<... What? "Lent"?... Do you mean Kent? 
http://www.integrachem.com/msds/B8579Q_26698_101.pdf
Do you see Sulfur listed as an ingredient? I don't.
B>
Re: Icp test questions     2/19/19

> Subject: Re: Icp test questions
> Now would lent ph buffer be my source?
> Was just reading an arrival from randy Holmes on effects of boron levels 
> <... What? "Lent"?... Do you mean Kent? 
Yes Kent dhk buffer also looks like calcium reactors can be a source according To the article if it is not coming from the source water
> http://www.integrachem.com/msds/B8579Q_26698_101.pdf 
> B>
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