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 0.00 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 0.66 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 9.78 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

0.00 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

0.66 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

9.78 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 10423.00 mg/l 10000 - 11300 mg/l
Ca Calcium Calcium 495.00 mg/l 415 - 520 mg/l
Mg Magnesium Magnesium 1500.00 mg/l 1320 - 1500 mg/l
K Potassium Potassium 386.00 mg/l 380 - 480 mg/l
Br Bromide Bromide 87.00 mg/l 64 mg/l
B Boron Boron 3.70 mg/l 4.5 mg/l
Sr Strontium Strontium 12.00 mg/l 8 - 12 mg/l
S Sulphur Sulphur 928.00 mg/l 900 mg/l

Na | Sodium

Analysis

10423.00 mg/l

Setpoint

10000 - 11300 mg/l

Ca | Calcium

Analysis

495.00 mg/l

Setpoint

415 - 520 mg/l

Mg | Magnesium

Analysis

1500.00 mg/l

Setpoint

1320 - 1500 mg/l

K | Potassium

Analysis

386.00 mg/l

Setpoint

380 - 480 mg/l

Br | Bromide

Analysis

87.00 mg/l

Setpoint

64 mg/l

B | Boron

Analysis

3.70 mg/l

Setpoint

4.5 mg/l

Sr | Strontium

Analysis

12.00 mg/l

Setpoint

8 - 12 mg/l

S | Sulphur

Analysis

928.00 mg/l

Setpoint

900 mg/l

Li-Group Analysis Setpoint
Li Lithium Lithium 390.00 µg/l 200 µg/l
Ni Nickel Nickel 4.21 µg/l 5 µg/l
Mo Molybdenum Molybdenum 1.30 µg/l 12 µg/l

Li | Lithium

Analysis

390.00 µg/l

Setpoint

200 µg/l

Ni | Nickel

Analysis

4.21 µg/l

Setpoint

5 µg/l

Mo | Molybdenum

Analysis

1.30 µg/l

Setpoint

12 µg/l

I-Group Analysis Setpoint
V Vanadium Vanadium 1.21 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
Zn Zinc Zinc 6.43 µg/l 0 - 5 µg/l
Mn Manganese Manganese 0.00 µg/l 0 - 3 µg/l
I Iodine Iodine 32.00 µg/l 30 - 90 µg/l

V | Vanadium

Analysis

1.21 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

Zn | Zinc

Analysis

6.43 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 5 µg/l

Mn | Manganese

Analysis

0.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 3 µg/l

I | Iodine

Analysis

32.00 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 16.00 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

16.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 µg/l

Ba-Group Analysis Setpoint
Ba Barium Barium 53.00 µg/l 0 - 10 µg/l
Be Beryllium Beryllium 0.00 µg/l 0 µg/l

Ba | Barium

Analysis

53.00 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 1310.00 µg/l 0 - 200 µg/l

Si | Silicon

Analysis

1310.00 µg/l

Setpoint

0 - 200 µg/l

Nutrient-Group Analysis Setpoint
P Phosphorus Phosphorus 10.00 µg/l 6 - 23 µg/l
PO4 Phosphate Phosphate 0.031 mg/l 0.018 - 0.07 mg/l

P | Phosphorus

Analysis

10.00 µg/l

Setpoint

6 - 23 µg/l

PO4 | Phosphate

Analysis

0.031 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 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.

Si

Your Silicon levels are too high.

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

1. RO/DI Supply
2. Iron based phosphate remover (not RowaPhos or PhosBan)
3. SIPORAX Type media
4. Ceramics

Renew PO4 remover media, use AL99 or RowaPhos / PhosBan

Fe

Your Iron levels are too high.

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

1. Trace element overdose / contamination
2. Metals near or in the aquarium (as rusty clamps or screws)
3. Iron based Phosphate remover (too much flow in reactor)
4. Low pH in the aquarium

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 Red Sea Salt (blue bucket), spread over 6 weeks

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

Br

Your Bromine levels are slightly elevated.

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

If you have problems in the aquarium you can change 2x 10-15% of the aquarium water, spread over 2-4 weeks.
Monitor with future ICP-OES tests.

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.

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 of 12.74g for 1 day.

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

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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 3 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 47.3ml. On the last day please use 0.06ml.

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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 2.65ml for 1 day.

We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.27ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).

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P

The analysis has found a low phosphorus / phosphate level in the aquarium.
In case of problems we recommend to remove/reduce the phosphate absorber from the system and to increase feeding.

For problems with Cyanobacteria, the product that best suits your system is:

TRITON Organic Supplements P Beta

For a fish tank without algae/Cyanobacteria problems the product that is best suited is:

TRITON Organic Supplements P Alpha

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We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first day the dosage should be 0.473ml. On the last day please use 0.38ml.

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Fine-tuning Level 1 ( Basic )

Mo

We have detected a lack of molybdenum.
A molybdenum dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can promote enzymatic processes in the reef aquarium
- Can promote the color of SPS and LPS
- Too high a dosage of molybdenum can be detrimental to the aquarium, please dose carefully.
To restore the natural value, please 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 23.65ml. On the last day please use 3.34ml.

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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 3 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 4.73ml. On the last day please use 0.01ml.

We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.79ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).

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Fine-tuning Level 1 ( Advanced )

Ni

Warning, dangerous element for the aquarium. Dosage for professional, experienced aquarists only!
A nickel dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can improve the color image of coral
- Can improve the overall health of LPS and SPS corals
Attention, the concentration of nickel in natural seawater is so low that it can not be detected. If a dose is desired, begin with the recommended dosage listed below and test the value regularly in our laboratory. If nickel are detected, they have overdosed and should adjust the dose immediately. You can increase the dosage of nickel slowly until they see a positive effect.

We recommend the corrective dosage of 3.74ml for 1 day.

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