ICP-OES Laboratory Seawater Analysis

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Analysis and recommendations

Unwanted heavy metals Analysis Setpoint
Hg Mercury Mercury 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Se Selenium Selenium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Cd Cadmium Cadmium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Sn Tin Tin 28.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Sb Antimony Antimony 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
As Arsenic Arsenic 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Al Aluminium Aluminium 164.00 µg/l 0 - 60 µg/l
Pb Lead Lead 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Ti Titanium Titanium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Cu Copper Copper 15.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
La Lanthanum Lanthanum 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Sc Scandium Scandium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
W Tungsten Tungsten 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l

Hg | Mercury

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Se | Selenium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Cd | Cadmium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Sn | Tin

Analysis

28.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Sb | Antimony

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

As | Arsenic

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Al | Aluminium

Analysis

164.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 60 µg/l

Pb | Lead

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Ti | Titanium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Cu | Copper

Analysis

15.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

La | Lanthanum

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Sc | Scandium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

W | Tungsten

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Macro-Elements Analysis Setpoint
Na Sodium Sodium 10268.00 mg/l 10000 - 11300 mg/l
Ca Calcium Calcium 549.00 mg/l 415 - 520 mg/l
Mg Magnesium Magnesium 1563.00 mg/l 1320 - 1500 mg/l
K Potassium Potassium 359.00 mg/l 380 - 480 mg/l
Br Bromide Bromide 92.00 mg/l 64 mg/l
B Boron Boron 5.43 mg/l 4.5 mg/l
Sr Strontium Strontium 8.92 mg/l 8 - 12 mg/l
S Sulphur Sulphur 709.00 mg/l 900 mg/l

Na | Sodium

Analysis

10268.00 mg/l

Setpoint

10000 - 11300 mg/l

Ca | Calcium

Analysis

549.00 mg/l

Setpoint

415 - 520 mg/l

Mg | Magnesium

Analysis

1563.00 mg/l

Setpoint

1320 - 1500 mg/l

K | Potassium

Analysis

359.00 mg/l

Setpoint

380 - 480 mg/l

Br | Bromide

Analysis

92.00 mg/l

Setpoint

64 mg/l

B | Boron

Analysis

5.43 mg/l

Setpoint

4.5 mg/l

Sr | Strontium

Analysis

8.92 mg/l

Setpoint

8 - 12 mg/l

S | Sulphur

Analysis

709.00 mg/l

Setpoint

900 mg/l

Li-Group Analysis Setpoint
Li Lithium Lithium 634.00 µg/l 200 µg/l
Ni Nickel Nickel 6.91 µg/l 5 µg/l
Mo Molybdenum Molybdenum 32.00 µg/l 12 µg/l

Li | Lithium

Analysis

634.00 µg/l

Setpoint

200 µg/l

Ni | Nickel

Analysis

6.91 µg/l

Setpoint

5 µg/l

Mo | Molybdenum

Analysis

32.00 µg/l

Setpoint

12 µg/l

I-Group Analysis Setpoint
V Vanadium Vanadium 55.00 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
Zn Zinc Zinc 22.00 µg/l 0 - 5 µg/l
Mn Manganese Manganese 0.00 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
I Iodine Iodine 49.00 µg/l 30 - 90 µg/l

V | Vanadium

Analysis

55.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

Zn | Zinc

Analysis

22.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 5 µg/l

Mn | Manganese

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

I | Iodine

Analysis

49.00 µg/l

Setpoint

30 - 90 µg/l

Fe-Group Analysis Setpoint
Cr Chromium Chromium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Co Cobalt Cobalt 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l
Fe Iron Iron 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l

Cr | Chromium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Co | Cobalt

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Fe | Iron

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Ba-Group Analysis Setpoint
Ba Barium Barium 112.00 µg/l 0 - 10 µg/l
Be Beryllium Beryllium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l

Ba | Barium

Analysis

112.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 10 µg/l

Be | Beryllium

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Si-Group Analysis Setpoint
Si Silicon Silicon 231.00 µg/l 0 - 200 µg/l

Si | Silicon

Analysis

231.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 200 µg/l

Nutrient-Group Analysis Setpoint
P Phosphorus Phosphorus 33.00 µg/l 6 - 23 µg/l
PO4 Phosphate Phosphate 0.101 mg/l 0.018 - 0.07 mg/l

P | Phosphorus

Analysis

33.00 µg/l

Setpoint

6 - 23 µg/l

PO4 | Phosphate

Analysis

0.101 mg/l

Setpoint

0.018 - 0.07 mg/l

We detected elements in your water that can be harmful for your tank.
More information about each element is listed below.

To remedy this we recommend carrying out 6 x 15% water changes with Tropic Marin Pro salt or Red Sea Salt (blue bucket), spread over 6 weeks

We have detected elevated Barium levels as well as eleveted Aluminium levels.

To assist you in finding the source of error, we have listed them the most common sources of aluminium (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Aluminium based Phosphate remover
2. Zeolite
3. Metals in water

We have listed the most common sources of Barium (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Phosphate iron-based (except ROWAphos or PhosBan)
2. Contaminated salts
3. Contaminated trace elements, in particular strontium
4. Dried fishfood

To remedy this we recommend carrying out 6 x 15% water changes with Tropic Marin Pro salt or Red Sea Salt (blue bucket), spread over 6 weeks

Cu

The analysis has found an elevated level of Copper in the aquarium.
This could be the result of fish medication.

For your chosen Habitat this is not of concern unless it reaches levels higher than 100ppb

Countermeasure: TRITON DETOX should be applied before the water changes.

Application DETOX: Take activated carbon and Phosphate media out of the system, add 3ml Detox / 100l of aquarium water. After 3 days, put on fresh activated carbon (Phosphate media can now also be introduced again), activated carbon should be changed after 7 days.

P

Your Phosphorus / phosphate levels are too high.

Check for possible contamination source. To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed the most common reasons (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Overfeeding, especially with dry food or not washed-frozen foods
2. No Phosphate Remover in the system
3. Too much vegetable food
4. Too little flow, "Gammel corners" in the aquarium
5. Weak filtration / skimming
6. use of supplements to increase nutrients

Renew or increase PO4 media, feed less, wash frozen food, avoid dried foods (flakes or pellets)

V

Your Vanadium levels are too high.

Check for possible contamination source. To assist you in finding the source of error, we have listed the most common sources of vanadium (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Trace element overdose
2. Reef ceramics
3. Contaminated salts

Zn

Your Zinc levels are too high.

Check for possible contamination source. To assist you in finding the source of error, we have listed the most common sources of zinc (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Contaminated trace elements
2. Hand Cream applied before working in the aquarium
3. Contaminated salts

Mo

Your Molybdenum levels are too high. This can lead to severe bacterial growth (Cyano, etc.).

Check for possible contamination source. To assist you in finding the source of error, we have listed them the most common sources of molybdenum (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Trace element overdose / contamination
2. Food
3. Contaminated salts

Ni

Your Nickel levels are slightly elevated.

Check for possible contamination source. To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed them the most common nickel sources (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Trace element overdose / contamination
2. Metals near or in the aquarium (as rusty clamps or screws)
3. Contaminated salts

To remedy this we recommend carrying out 6 x 15% water changes with Tropic Marin Pro salt or Red Sea Salt (blue bucket), spread over 6 weeks

S

Your Sulphur levels are slightly low.

Monitor with future ICP-OES tests.

Li

Your Lithium levels are too high.

Check for possible contamination source. To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed them the most common lithium sources (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Trace element overdose / contamination
2. Contaminated salts / contaminated magnesium salts
3. Artificial Rock/ Reef ceramics
4. Food

K

Your Potassium levels are slightly low.

Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.

Br

Your Bromine levels are too high.

Check for possible contamination source. To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed the most frequent bromine sources (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Contaminated salts such as calcium chloride
2. Contaminated trace elements
3. Contaminated salt mixtures

Mg

Your Magnesium levels are slightly elevated.

Please check your magnesium test kit for accuracy.

Ca

Your Calcium levels are slightly elevated.

Check for accuracy of home Ca test kit, if used.

If you are dosing additional Calcium on top of regular doses, then reduce.

If you are running the Triton Method, then you can reduce the dosage from Base Elements solution No2 and monitor with a reliable home test kit. Once the measurement has dropped back down to 440 mg/l then return the dose back to equal amounts as the other solutions.

Cu

We have detected copper in your aquarium, this can be a dangerous metal for reef aquariums. Please try to find the reason for the contamination.


To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed them the most common sources of copper (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Contaminated trace element solutions
2. Bio-pellets
3. Contaminated salts
4. Contaminated food
5. Corroding metals or magnets near the water

Countermeasure: TRITON DETOX should be applied before the water changes.

Application DETOX: Take activated carbon and Phosphate media out of the system, add 3ml Detox / 100l of aquarium water. After 3 days, put on fresh activated carbon (Phosphate media can now also be introduced again), activated carbon should be changed after 7 days.

Sn

High levels of Tin have been found in your system.

As Tin can be very dangerous to you aquarium you should first try to find the contamination source. To help you in finding the source of error, we have listed the most common sources of tin (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Contaminated trace elements
2. Metals near or in the aquarium (as rusty clamps or screws)
3. Contaminated salts

Very important for your aquarium

K

We have detected a lack of potassium.
A potassium dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can promote the coloring of SPS
- Can have a positive effect on the bacterial flora
To restore the natural value, they refer to our recommended dosage.

We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 3 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 17.04g. On the last day please use 10.70g.

If you have the 1000ml version please visit this link to re-calculate your dosage.

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Important for your aquarium

I

We have detected a lack of iodine.
A Iodine dose can have the following benefits for your aquarium:
- Improves overall health of SPS corals and macroalgae
- Promotes metabolic processes in the reef aquarium
- Can be helpful against parasites and inhibit their reproduction
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.

We recommend the corrective dosage of 1.25ml for 1 day.

We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.13ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).

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Mn

We have detected a lack of manganese.
A Manganese dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can be useful for keeping LPS corals, for example, Goniopora respond very positively to Manganese dosage
- Can promote better polyp extension
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
To keep this value, refer to our maintenance dose. For calculating the maintenance dose proceed as follows:
1 Test: dose maintenance dose xml
2 Test: old maintenance dosing xml (from the 1st test) + new maintenance dose (from the 2nd test) xml dosing.
3 Test:: old maintenance dosing xml (from the 1st test) + old maintenance dosing xml (from the 2nd test) + new maintenance dose xml meter (from the 3rd Test). Thereafter, the dosage should not be increased, even though the analysis indicates a value of 0.

We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 5.68ml.

We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.95ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).

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