{"product_id":"red-sea-trace-colors-b-500ml","title":"Red Sea Trace Colours B 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe potassium and boron component of Red Sea's four-part coral coloration program, tied to red pigmentation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea Trace Colors B replenishes potassium alongside boron, two elements associated with the intensity of red pigments in coral tissue. It's dosed against measured levels, not a fixed schedule, as part of the Trace Colors A\/B\/C\/D coloration range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium and boron blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two elements linked to red pigment intensity in one supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise dosing reference\u003c\/strong\u003e — each 1 ml raises potassium by approximately 1.75 ppm per 100 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargets red coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of four elements groups in Red Sea's coloration range, each linked to a different pigment family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with a base supplementation program\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to run alongside calcium, alkalinity and magnesium dosing, not replace it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElement group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePigment target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDosing rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrace Colors B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium, boron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ml ≈ 1.75 ppm potassium per 100 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest potassium before dosing — Red Sea does not recommend a fixed daily amount for this range, since correct dosing depends on your tank's existing level and consumption rate. Use the 1.75 ppm per 100 L per ml figure to calculate a dose that brings your measured reading up to target, then retest before dosing again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea states that several of the elements in the Trace Colors range become toxic above the concentrations found in natural seawater. Don't dose on a routine schedule without testing — potassium in particular has a narrow safe range in a closed reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for established reef tanks running a full coral coloration program, ideally with ICP or hobbyist-grade potassium testing in place. Not suitable for hobbyists without a way to test potassium levels, or for fish-only tanks with no photosynthetic coral to benefit from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Red+Sea+Trace+Colors\"\u003eRed Sea Trace Colors A, C and D\u003c\/a\u003e — the rest of the four-part coloration range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Red+Sea+Reef+Foundation\"\u003eRed Sea Reef Foundation elements\u003c\/a\u003e — base calcium, alkalinity and magnesium supplementation this range is designed to sit alongside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=potassium+test+kit\"\u003eA potassium or ICP test kit\u003c\/a\u003e — needed to dose this range safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Red Sea's standard product guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel; no cold-chain requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to test before dosing this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Red Sea doesn't publish a universal daily dose for Trace Colors B. Test potassium first and dose to your measured deficit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is boron included with potassium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are associated with red pigment production in coral tissue, so Red Sea combines them in one supplement rather than dosing separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this on its own, without A, C and D?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though Red Sea designs the range as a full A\/B\/C\/D set — using only one part means the other pigment groups (pink, green\/yellow, purple\/blue) go unsupplemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a substitute for Reef Foundation calcium\/alkalinity\/magnesium dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — Trace Colors is a coloration supplement layered on top of core reef chemistry maintenance, not a replacement for it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55269637620003,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Sea_Trace_Colour_B_-_Potassium.jpg?v=1782107424","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-trace-colors-b-500ml","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}