Red sea coral colors pro test kit5/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Our research has shown that the pigments can only be produced by the soft tissue of the coral if the specific elements required for the bio-chemical process are available in the correct concentration. Lowering the Zooxanthellae populations by fine control of algae nutrients (such as with Red Sea’s NO3:PO4-X) will remove the brownish tint and induce the production of pigments (chromoproteins) that protect the delicate inner layers of the coral soft tissue from intense UV radiation, similar to the tanning of human skin when exposed to direct sunlight. In reef aquariums corals often have higher than natural populations of Zooxanthellaealgae that give a deep brown tint obscuring the natural vivid pigments of the corals. Trace-Colors™ supplements have been formulated such that the ratio of the elements in each supplement are the same as is found in the combined coral skeleton and soft tissue.Īll of the Trace-Colors™ should be supplemented regularly to all mixed reefs and SPS aquariums without connection to the colors of the specific corals. Our research has identified 4 distinct groups of elements with similar biological functions as well as a direct connection to specific coral pigments that enabled the division of the 31 elements into the 4 supplements Trace-Colors™ Iodine+, Potassium+, Iron+ & Bioactive Elements. Many of them however become toxic in concentrations above the levels found in natural sea water and therefore their correct dosage is crucial to the long term success of any reef aquarium. ![]() These elements are known as important bio-catalysts in thousands of metabolic processes in marine organisms and therefore must be readily available in all reef aquariums. Red Sea’s research into the metabolic demand of SPS, LPS & soft corals has identified 31 minor and trace elements that in addition to the foundation elements are present in the skeleton and soft tissue of all corals. ![]()
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