First ICP results! Help me plan?

[Schulks]

https://lab.atiaquaristik.com/share/83514b640fe81cc82fce

I test SG, Ca, KH, NO3, PO4 myself and I was very impressed with how accurate my testing is. SG, CA, and PO4 were right on.
My KH test result was 0.3 dkh low. Close enough or maybe the KH went up during shipping?
My nitrate test result was the only real inconsistency. I have 30 and theirs came back 50. I use hanna nitrate HR and I get extremely consistent results. (now at 38 so I'm working on it!) I am not sure what I could be doing wrong or if it was their error.

I am not sure about the high strontium level but I'm very concerned. I only dose all-for-reef and soda ash.

Will manganese help my bernardpora and torch? Both have been struggling.

And I am not comfortable with the Aluminium level. It says normal but looks a lot higher than it should.

Thank you for your time reefers!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It's unlikely alkalinity rose in shipping.

The aluminum is not high enough to cause apparent issues in other folks tanks.

I don't see any significant problems, but you might benefit from a trace element supplement such as Tropic Marin A and K.

 

[Schulks]

It's unlikely alkalinity rose in shipping.

The aluminum is not high enough to cause apparent issues in other folks tanks.

I don't see any significant problems, but you might benefit from a trace element supplement such as Tropic Marin A and K.

Thanks Randy.

I currently dose 5 mL All-for-reef and 9 mL BRS Soda Ash daily. I'd like to switch to mostly all-for-reef.
What would be the best way to get there?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks Randy.

I currently dose 5 mL All-for-reef and 9 mL BRS Soda Ash daily. I'd like to switch to mostly all-for-reef.
What would be the best way to get there?

Trying that and seeing if anything changes is a fine plan. :)

 

[Schulks]

Trying that and seeing if anything changes is a fine plan. :)

Sorry, do you mean just pick numbers and see how it goes?
This is in a 50 gallon so the doses are pretty small but so is my aquarium.

And thanks again.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Sorry, do you mean just pick numbers and see how it goes?
This is in a 50 gallon so the doses are pretty small but so is my aquarium.

And thanks again.

Sorry. I meant up the AFR dose and stop the two part from BRS, and then do a visual assessment whether anything looks better after a couple of weeks.

 

[rishma]

Sorry, do you mean just pick numbers and see how it goes?
This is in a 50 gallon so the doses are pretty small but so is my aquarium.

And thanks again.

I can help a little.

In 50 gallons, both AFR and BRS soda ash add about 0.03 dKH per ml dosed.

So reduce soda ash and increase AFR one for one ml and test alkalinity

 

[Schulks]

I can help a little.

In 50 gallons, both AFR and BRS soda ash add about 0.03 dKH per ml dosed.

So reduce soda ash and increase AFR one for one ml and test alkalinity

Thanks, I'll give it a shot!

Is there any good write ups that can help me understand the math behind converting additives like this?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks, I'll give it a shot!

Is there any good write ups that can help me understand the math behind converting additives like this?

Not a write up, but AFR is similar in potency to my diy using baked baking soda (BRS uses that recipe). :)

 

[gongshow1988]

https://lab.atiaquaristik.com/share/83514b640fe81cc82fce

I test SG, Ca, KH, NO3, PO4 myself and I was very impressed with how accurate my testing is. SG, CA, and PO4 were right on.
My KH test result was 0.3 dkh low. Close enough or maybe the KH went up during shipping?
My nitrate test result was the only real inconsistency. I have 30 and theirs came back 50. I use hanna nitrate HR and I get extremely consistent results. (now at 38 so I'm working on it!) I am not sure what I could be doing wrong or if it was their error.

I am not sure about the high strontium level but I'm very concerned. I only dose all-for-reef and soda ash.

Will manganese help my bernardpora and torch? Both have been struggling.

And I am not comfortable with the Aluminium level. It says normal but looks a lot higher than it should.

Thank you for your time reefers!

I would dose 5 drops of Iodine once per week. My iodine used to be low as well.

 

[subodhs]

https://lab.atiaquaristik.com/share/83514b640fe81cc82fce

I test SG, Ca, KH, NO3, PO4 myself and I was very impressed with how accurate my testing is. SG, CA, and PO4 were right on.
My KH test result was 0.3 dkh low. Close enough or maybe the KH went up during shipping?
My nitrate test result was the only real inconsistency. I have 30 and theirs came back 50. I use hanna nitrate HR and I get extremely consistent results. (now at 38 so I'm working on it!) I am not sure what I could be doing wrong or if it was their error.

I am not sure about the high strontium level but I'm very concerned. I only dose all-for-reef and soda ash.

Will manganese help my bernardpora and torch? Both have been struggling.

And I am not comfortable with the Aluminium level. It says normal but looks a lot higher than it should.

Thank you for your time reefers!

you could just go to https://reef.tools/atidose, put in your share URL, and it can tell you what you need to do. Just saying :)

 

[Schulks]

I would dose 5 drops of Iodine once per week. My iodine used to be low as well.

I've read the importance of iodine is very disputed. I will try it someday if I find the need.

you could just go to https://reef.tools/atidose, put in your share URL, and it can tell you what you need to do. Just saying :)

Who owns reef.tools? I have not heard of it.
I am afraid everyone is trying to sell me something so I am selective with what I trust.
I like the resources here at reef2reef and I'm trying to keep it simple with All-for-reef.
I'm not ready to start moonshining yet. lol

I'm turning up my AWC and increasing AFR which should set me on a better course.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

you could just go to https://reef.tools/atidose, put in your share URL, and it can tell you what you need to do. Just saying :)

That assumes one should do whatever they say. I advise folks to make their own decisions.

 

[rishma]

I've read that the importance of iodine is very disputed. I will try it someday if I find the need.

It is disputed. In past tanks I could see some corals react positively to dosing. In my current tank ICP showed it low so I have been dosing for the last year. Iodine is no longer low, but I also don’t see any apparent benefit.

I think you are on a good path increasing your AFR dose.

 

[subodhs]

That assumes one should do whatever they say. I advise folks to make their own decisions.

Well, not really. If you choose @Randy Holmes-Farley 's Reference set, it should be based on his advice (I'm *grinning* sheepishly). You see, I like following his advice :drooling-face: . But yes, other reference sets are available, too, and people can choose whichever advice they like. The tool merely provides a recommendation based on user preference.

PS: If I interpreted anything wrong, please let me know. I'd always listen to you.

 

[subodhs]

I've read the importance of iodine is very disputed. I will try it someday if I find the need.




Who owns reef.tools? I have not heard of it.
I am afraid everyone is trying to sell me something so I am selective with what I trust.
I like the resources here at reef2reef and I'm trying to keep it simple with All-for-reef.
I'm not ready to start moonshining yet. lol

I'm turning up my AWC and increasing AFR which should set me on a better course.

Fair enough. I just wrote it to help myself. And I try to stick to facts. as much as I know.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Well, not really. If you choose @Randy Holmes-Farley 's Reference set, it should be based on his advice (I'm *grinning* sheepishly). You see, I like following his advice :drooling-face: . But yes, other reference sets are available, too, and people can choose whichever advice they like. The tool merely provides a recommendation based on user preference.

PS: If I interpreted anything wrong, please let me know. I'd always listen to you.

Ok, so it doesn’t make recommendations of target levels ? I misunderstood it to be based on ATI’s recommendations from the name it has.

 

[subodhs]

Ok, so it doesn’t make recommendations of target levels ? I misunderstood it to be based on ATI’s recommendations from the name it has.

It's a calculator. It has a set of ready references (including your excellency's :) ), but you can set your own references too and choose your own supplements. It takes the public ICP test result URL and calculates how much you need to dose using your preferred supplements (not the ICP test provider's). Please try it out sometime; I'm always open to advice. Also, I don't do ads or push propaganda. I stay as scientific as I can infer. :D

Just gimme a headsup when you do visit @Randy Holmes-Farley I'll pop open a champagne ;)