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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 35.00 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 1.50 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

35.00 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

1.50 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 10938.00 mg/l 10000 - 11300 mg/l
Ca Calcium Calcium 405.00 mg/l 415 - 520 mg/l
Mg Magnesium Magnesium 1249.00 mg/l 1320 - 1500 mg/l
K Potassium Potassium 318.00 mg/l 380 - 480 mg/l
Br Bromide Bromide 30.00 mg/l 64 mg/l
B Boron Boron 3.92 mg/l 4.5 mg/l
Sr Strontium Strontium 18.00 mg/l 8 - 12 mg/l
S Sulphur Sulphur 903.00 mg/l 900 mg/l

Na | Sodium

Analysis

10938.00 mg/l

Setpoint

10000 - 11300 mg/l

Ca | Calcium

Analysis

405.00 mg/l

Setpoint

415 - 520 mg/l

Mg | Magnesium

Analysis

1249.00 mg/l

Setpoint

1320 - 1500 mg/l

K | Potassium

Analysis

318.00 mg/l

Setpoint

380 - 480 mg/l

Br | Bromide

Analysis

30.00 mg/l

Setpoint

64 mg/l

B | Boron

Analysis

3.92 mg/l

Setpoint

4.5 mg/l

Sr | Strontium

Analysis

18.00 mg/l

Setpoint

8 - 12 mg/l

S | Sulphur

Analysis

903.00 mg/l

Setpoint

900 mg/l

Li-Group Analysis Setpoint
Li Lithium Lithium 215.00 µg/l 200 µg/l
Ni Nickel Nickel 8.84 µg/l 5 µg/l
Mo Molybdenum Molybdenum 33.00 µg/l 12 µg/l

Li | Lithium

Analysis

215.00 µg/l

Setpoint

200 µg/l

Ni | Nickel

Analysis

8.84 µg/l

Setpoint

5 µg/l

Mo | Molybdenum

Analysis

33.00 µg/l

Setpoint

12 µg/l

I-Group Analysis Setpoint
V Vanadium Vanadium 3.51 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
Zn Zinc Zinc 6.03 µg/l 0 - 5 µg/l
Mn Manganese Manganese 0.00 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
I Iodine Iodine 58.00 µg/l 30 - 90 µg/l

V | Vanadium

Analysis

3.51 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

Zn | Zinc

Analysis

6.03 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 5 µg/l

Mn | Manganese

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

I | Iodine

Analysis

58.00 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 26.00 µg/l 0 - 10 µg/l
Be Beryllium Beryllium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l

Ba | Barium

Analysis

26.00 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 124.00 µg/l 0 - 200 µg/l

Si | Silicon

Analysis

124.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 200 µg/l

Nutrient-Group Analysis Setpoint
P Phosphorus Phosphorus 155.00 µg/l 6 - 23 µg/l
PO4 Phosphate Phosphate 0.474 mg/l 0.018 - 0.07 mg/l

P | Phosphorus

Analysis

155.00 µg/l

Setpoint

6 - 23 µg/l

PO4 | Phosphate

Analysis

0.474 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

Mg

The analysis has found that the Magnesium levels are slightly low.

For the animals kept in your your chosen Habitat this is not a significant issue.  
We still advise to maintain the level within the recommended range by following the dosage advice as it helps improve the general look of your aquarium.

Ca

The analysis has found that the Calcium levels are slightly low.

For the animals kept in your your chosen Habitat this is not a significant issue.
We still advise to maintain the level within the recommended range by following the dosage advice as it helps improve the general look of your aquarium.

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)

Zn

Your Zinc levels are slightly elevated.

Check for possible contamination source. 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

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

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

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 dangerously high.

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

Sr

Your Strontium levels are too high. Check for sources of contamination. To help you in your search for the source of error, we have listed the most common sources of strontium (sorted in descending order of frequency):

1. Strontium-overdose
2. Salts / salt mixes

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

Br

Your Bromine levels are too low.

WARNING! Dosage only to be carried out by advanced reef keepers.

Due to the possible hazardous nature of dosing Bromine the dosage amounts include a safety factor to ensure that the risk of overdose is reduced. This may result in further dosing being required with subsequent ICP testing.

Please follow the directions on the Dose tab.

K

Your Potassium levels are too low.

Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.

Mg

Your Magnesium levels are slightly low.

Please check your magnesium test kit for accuracy.

Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.

Ca

Your Calcium levels are slightly low.

Check for accuracy of home Ca test kit if used.

Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.

Cu

Low levels of Copper have been found in your system.

Although not as dangerous at very low levels it is important that you check your system for any possible contaminations.

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

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

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

Ca

We have detected a lack of calcium.
A calcium dosage may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Calcium is essential for calcification
- Important for the development of healthy coral skeleton
- A lack of calcium can have very bad effects on the aquarium, please act quickly to restore.
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 3.632g. On the last day please use 3.00g.

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

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Mg

We have detected a lack of magnesium.
A magnesium dosage can have the following benefits for your aquarium:
- Essential for calcification
- Important for the development of healthy coral skeleton of SPS and LPS corals
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.

We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 7 days. For the first 6 days the daily dosage should be 16.16g. On the last day please use 0.82g.

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

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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 6 days. For the first 5 days the daily dosage should be 2.4g. On the last day please use 0.62g.

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B

We have detected a lack of boron.
A boron dosage can have the following benefits for your aquarium:
- Stabilization of the pH value in the aquarium
- Can promote the colour and health of SPS and LPS
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.

We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first day the dosage should be 8ml. On the last day please use 3.60ml.

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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 0.03ml for 1 day.

We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.00ml. 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 0.8ml.

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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