jose hernandez
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so sent out a icp test a week ago and this is what came back what should i do my tank looks better than its ever been
Unwanted heavy metals (200 Gallons)
Macro-Elements (200 Gallons)
Li-Group (200 Gallons)
I-Group (200 Gallons)
Fe-Group (200 Gallons)
Ba-Group (200 Gallons)
Si-Group (200 Gallons)
Nutrient-Group (200 Gallons)
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
Low levels of Aluminium have been found in your system.
This is normal if you are using an aluminium based PO4 media. However try to find the contamination. 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
Use ROWAphos phosphate media to remove the aluminium.
Your Calcium levels are slightly low.
Check for accuracy of home Ca test kit if used.
Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.
Your Magnesium levels are too low.
Please check your magnesium test kit for accuracy.
Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.
Your Lithium 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 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
If you are dosing additional lithium on top of regular doses then stop.
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
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
Low levels of Aluminium have been found in your system.
This is normal if you are using an aluminium based PO4 media. However try to find the contamination. 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
Use ROWAphos phosphate media to remove the aluminium.
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.
Ca: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 75.7ml. On the last day please use 53.59ml.
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.
Mg: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 8 days. For the first 7 days the daily dosage should be 378.5ml. On the last day please use 341.8ml.
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.
K: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 151.4ml. On the last day please use 52.49ml.
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.
I: We recommend the corrective dosage of 6.51 ml for 1 day.
I: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.65ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
B: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 3 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 75.7ml. On the last day please use 54.96ml.
Sr: We have detected a lack of strontium.
A strontium dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can positively affect coral health
- Important for the development of healthy coral skeleton
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
Sr: We recommend the corrective dosage of 17.99 ml for 1 day.
Not important but beneficial for your aquarium
Br: We have detected a lack of bromine.
A Bromine dose can have the following benefits for your aquarium:
- Can promote the color and health of SPS and LPS
- Bromine should be dosed carefully, as too high bromine value can be dangerous for the aquarium
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
Br: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 37.85ml. On the last day please use 32.27ml.
S: We have detected a lack of sulphur.
A sulfate dosage may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Helps the coral to build it`s skeleton
- Can promote LPS / SPS coloring and growth
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
S: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 12 days. For the first 11 days the daily dosage should be 189.25ml. On the last day please use 93.03ml.
Fine-tuning Level 1 ( Basic )
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.
Mn: We recommend the corrective dosage of 6.66 ml for 1 day.
Mn: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.56ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
Mo: We recommend the corrective dosage of 35.44 ml for 1 day.
V: We have detected a lack of vanadium.
A vanadium dosage may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can have a positive effect on the growth of sponges, sea squirts and SPS and LPS corals
- Can promote a better polyp extension
- May intensify the color of Acropora and Montipora
To restore the natural value, please note our dosing recommendation.
To keep this value, please note our maintenance dose. For calculating the maintenance dose proceed as follows:
1st Test: dose maintenance dose xml
2nd Test: old maintenance dosing xml (from the 1st test) + new maintenance dose meter (from the 2nd test) XML.
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).
4. Test: see above. Thereafter, the dosage should not be increased, even though the analysis indicates a value of 0.
V: We recommend the corrective dosage of 0.91 ml for 1 day.
V: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.06ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
Ni: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 15.14ml. On the last day please use 13.03ml.
Unwanted heavy metals (200 Gallons)
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hg | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Se | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Cd | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Sn | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Sb | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| As | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Al | 68 µg/l | 2 µg/l | 66.00 | ▲ |
| Pb | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Ti | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Cu | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| La | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Sc | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| W | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Na | 10789 mg/l | 10700 mg/l | 89.00 | ▲ |
| Ca | 419 mg/l | 440 mg/l | -21.00 | ▲ |
| Mg | 1212 mg/l | 1370 mg/l | -158.00 | ▲ |
| K | 379 mg/l | 400 mg/l | -21.00 | ▲ |
| Br | 57 mg/l | 62 mg/l | -5.00 | ▲ |
| B | 3.411 mg/l | 4.5 mg/l | -1.09 | ▲ |
| Sr | 7.806 mg/l | 8 mg/l | -0.19 | ▲ |
| S | 788 mg/l | 900 mg/l | -112.00 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li | 269 µg/l | 200 µg/l | 69.00 | ▲ |
| Ni | 1.275 µg/l | 5 µg/l | -3.72 | ▲ |
| Mo | 7.322 µg/l | 12 µg/l | -4.68 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | 0 µg/l | 1.2 µg/l | -1.20 | ▲ |
| Zn | 6.233 µg/l | 4 µg/l | 2.23 | ▲ |
| Mn | 1.119 µg/l | 2 µg/l | -0.88 | ▲ |
| I | 17 µg/l | 60 µg/l | -43.00 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cr | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Co | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Fe | 20 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | 19.90 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ba | 2.179 µg/l | 10 µg/l | -7.82 | ▲ |
| Be | 0 µg/l | 0.1 µg/l | -0.10 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si | 132 µg/l | 100 µg/l | 32.00 | ▲ |
| Element | Analysis | Setpoint | Deviation | Warning lamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7.934 µg/l | 6 µg/l | 1.93 | ▲ |
| PO4 | 0.02427804 mg/l | 0.01836 mg/l | 0.006 | ▲ |
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
Low levels of Aluminium have been found in your system.
This is normal if you are using an aluminium based PO4 media. However try to find the contamination. 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
Use ROWAphos phosphate media to remove the aluminium.
Your Calcium levels are slightly low.
Check for accuracy of home Ca test kit if used.
Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.
Your Magnesium levels are too low.
Please check your magnesium test kit for accuracy.
Please dose as recommended in the DOSE tab.
Your Lithium 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 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
If you are dosing additional lithium on top of regular doses then stop.
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
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
Low levels of Aluminium have been found in your system.
This is normal if you are using an aluminium based PO4 media. However try to find the contamination. 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
Use ROWAphos phosphate media to remove the aluminium.
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.
Ca: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 75.7ml. On the last day please use 53.59ml.
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.
Mg: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 8 days. For the first 7 days the daily dosage should be 378.5ml. On the last day please use 341.8ml.
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.
K: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 151.4ml. On the last day please use 52.49ml.
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.
I: We recommend the corrective dosage of 6.51 ml for 1 day.
I: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.65ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
B: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 3 days. For the first 2 days the daily dosage should be 75.7ml. On the last day please use 54.96ml.
Sr: We have detected a lack of strontium.
A strontium dose may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can positively affect coral health
- Important for the development of healthy coral skeleton
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
Sr: We recommend the corrective dosage of 17.99 ml for 1 day.
Br: We have detected a lack of bromine.
A Bromine dose can have the following benefits for your aquarium:
- Can promote the color and health of SPS and LPS
- Bromine should be dosed carefully, as too high bromine value can be dangerous for the aquarium
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
Br: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 37.85ml. On the last day please use 32.27ml.
S: We have detected a lack of sulphur.
A sulfate dosage may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Helps the coral to build it`s skeleton
- Can promote LPS / SPS coloring and growth
To restore the natural value, please refer to our recommended dosage.
S: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 12 days. For the first 11 days the daily dosage should be 189.25ml. On the last day please use 93.03ml.
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.
Mn: We recommend the corrective dosage of 6.66 ml for 1 day.
Mn: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.56ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
Mo: We recommend the corrective dosage of 35.44 ml for 1 day.
V: We have detected a lack of vanadium.
A vanadium dosage may have the following advantages for your aquarium:
- Can have a positive effect on the growth of sponges, sea squirts and SPS and LPS corals
- Can promote a better polyp extension
- May intensify the color of Acropora and Montipora
To restore the natural value, please note our dosing recommendation.
To keep this value, please note our maintenance dose. For calculating the maintenance dose proceed as follows:
1st Test: dose maintenance dose xml
2nd Test: old maintenance dosing xml (from the 1st test) + new maintenance dose meter (from the 2nd test) XML.
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).
4. Test: see above. Thereafter, the dosage should not be increased, even though the analysis indicates a value of 0.
V: We recommend the corrective dosage of 0.91 ml for 1 day.
V: We recommend a daily maintenance dose of 0.06ml. If this dose is very low, then this can be alternatively be dosed weekly (daily dose x7).
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.
Ni: We recommend the corrective dosage be carried out over 2 days. For the first 1 days the daily dosage should be 15.14ml. On the last day please use 13.03ml.
