High mercury in Triton test

[reefer4816]

Anyone seen results like this? What could it be?

 

[HOOPDEEZ]

That link takes me to the login screen

 

[reefer4816]

Trying to fix it now

 

[reefer4816]

Fixed the link

 

[Zacima]

Hello, i have same problem.
Today Triton send me my results.

 

[ReefRoss]

I also got my test back today with High Hg.

 

[Som1else]

Add me to the list! Got back high mercury too.

 

[Bigfudge]

Yup. Add me to the list as well. And Chromium. I’m using tropic marin pro RS. Been trying to figure out if it’s a bad batch or what.

 

[HOOPDEEZ]

Which salt mix do the rest of you guys with high hg use? Any foods or additives you may all use as well?

 

[Lasse]

Is the analysis done the same day? Contact and ask them to do an analyse on the second test vial. Can be a calibration issue IMO.

Sincerely Lasse

 

[VR28man]

Agreed with @Lasse . It looks really really strange. Suggest posting your test dates, and which salt you use.

 

[Bigfudge]

Is the analysis done the same day? Contact and ask them to do an analyse on the second test vial. Can be a calibration issue IMO.

Sincerely Lasse

My test was uploaded 2/10/19. I use Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt, use triton elements, dose acro power and I feed Rods Food, Mysis, Brine and Nori on occasion.

I’ve noted over the last few months my acans have been retracted and some sps have been stressed. Had been trying to track down the source of the problem but I have no idea how I got either one in the tank. Been meticulous with making sure I didn’t drop any screws or metals in the tank and use titanium heaters.

 

[Zacima]

In same day i send test to Triton and ATI, now wait ATI result.

 

[Lasse]

In same day i send test to Triton and ATI, now wait ATI result.

Normally you can´t compare between companies - that´s because that you do not know the calibration methods. However - in this case - maybe it can help - I have never heard about high mercury in salt water aquaria before.

Known sources of mercury is old thermometers (or new of lab grade), T5/T8/T10 bulbs, some UVC bulbs, some float switches and old dental fillings (amalgam). I can have forgotten some. Metallic mercury is of no concern but in very aerobic environment like an aquarium reef - aerobic bacteria will do a fast conversion of metallic mercury (toxic for them – nontoxic for higher organisms) into methyl mercury – nontoxic for them but highly toxic and bio accumulative for higher organisms.

To Triton – you send in two vials. The second can be used as “second opinion” – please ask them. The analyse date is the name of the file – if I got it right.

@Tim2@Triton any thoughts?

Sincerely Lasse

 

[Zacima]

ATI not find any problem, at same day i send 2 probe.

 

[Righteous]

Almost the same results here... 5.849 µg/l of mercury. Test done on 2/10/2019. New tank, all new equipment. I can't imagine there's any source of mercury. I am dosing some Triton trace elements... maybe one of their traces is contaminated? But the fact that everyone is getting readings about the same range seems more like Lasse's explanation of a calibration issue is most likely. Going to contact Triton support and reference this thread.

 

[Bigfudge]

Let us know what they say I’m prob gonna email them as well.

 

[reefer4816]

My test was also performed on 2/10/19

I rarely do water changes. I use instant ocean. I dose brs 2 part and Red Sea coral colors

I feed mysis


So it’s sounding like their testing screwed up. Let me know what they say!

 

[Zacima]

i have auto water change every day 11 liter, and i think Triton - not correct about mercury

 

[Tim@Triton]

Hi guys, yes we are aware of the problem and are currently retesting those samples.

We have checked all other parameters and they are true. It looks to have been an error during the upload process that has only affected Mercury.

You will receive an email once the sample has been re-uploaded.