Aluminum in My Reef

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

I recently did an ICP test and aluminum was very high. I suspect my ceramic media could be the cause. Anyone have any issue with this particular brand? Also, what other sources should i be investigating?

 

[jackson6745]

Yup that ceramic media is your source. Remove and suck out the dust along with a large water change . It will
Come down right away.

 

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

I removed them. I did a water change last week and will do a couple more and the retest. I need to retest anyways since my doser was offline without me noticing. Always something in this obsession!

 

[exnisstech]

I've read several reports of those causing elevated aluminum.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I think it is prudent to not use any white media, although it may take substantial aluminum to see detectable effects on most corals.

 

[BubbleAlgaeFarmer]

This is where i was at.