High lithium levels - Red Sea Blue Bucket

[Gk5321]

Has anyone seen extremely high lithium levels on their ICP tests that uses Red Sea blue bucket salt? I probably should send a clean sample of the salt mix for icp testing but I have seen my lithium levels growing up to a pretty insane level over the last few months. My acros are doing alright but the lithium is sitting at 1688 ug/l right now. I’m not sure what other source it could be from other than the salt?
I have a few questions for any one that wants to chime in.
Is there any way to remove the lithium or just water change?
I have a pretty old bag of carbon in the tank. Could this be an issue related to lithium?
Which salt brand should I switch to for lower lithium levels? I’ve seen a lot of people use instant ocean but I think their base alk level is pretty high.
If I have to switch salt do I just water change with the new salt or mix the old and new and ween off the old one?

 

[C. Eymann]

I haven't ever seen noticable effects in tanks with high lithium except some really well behaved fish....

In all seriousness, that is very high, I have seen ICPs from thriving clients tanks in the 1100 ug/l range so I don't think it's a huge concern, but probably worth looking into to be safe.

 

[Gk5321]

I haven't ever seen noticable effects in tanks with high lithium except some really well behaved fish....

In all seriousness, that is very high, I have seen ICPs from thriving clients tanks in the 1100 ug/l range so I don't think it's a huge concern, but probably worth looking into to be safe.

I think the most likely source is my salt mix right? I’m not in a panic. It’s been high for awhile.

 

[C. Eymann]

Most likely salt mix or ceramics if you have man made rock, biomedia or a lot of frag tiles, fish foods is another possible source as well.

It's not known to be biologically important/ utilized metabolically by corals in anything except calcification, as they do deposit small amounts in their skeletons.

I wouldn't sweat it too much, you could try an alternative salt mix and do several WC with a follow up ICP to rule out / in salt as the culprit if you wish.

 

[Gk5321]

Most likely salt mix or ceramics if you have man made rock, biomedia or a lot of frag tiles, fish foods is another possible source as well.

It's not known to be biologically important/ utilized metabolically by corals in anything except calcification, as they do deposit small amounts in their skeletons.

I wouldn't sweat it too much, you could try an alternative salt mix and do several WC with a follow up ICP to rule out / in salt as the culprit if you wish.

Thanks for the reply. I’ll try water changes and maybe new food.