ICP Results Feedback

[tuscani]

Well got my ICP test back.. hoping the AFR helps with some of these trace elements. Ca and Mg little under what I measure with Hanna. Their P04 is about half what I measure so no complaints there. I expected this report to show other items like, salinity, ammonia, N03, etc.

What do you guys think otherwise though?

 

[Lavey29]

Some critical areas there that need to be fixed particularly magnesium, iron and iodine.

 

[KStatefan]

My Hanna mg test always is high compared to other methods.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Is that data from ICP analysis? If so, I'd limit what I did on the basis of it.

Overall, low salinity looks like the main problem to me.

You may want to consider adding some trace elements such as iron and manganese.

 

[tuscani]

Is that data from ICP analysis? If so, I'd limit what I did on the basis of it.

Overall, low salinity looks like the main problem to me.

You may want to consider adding some trace elements such as iron and manganese.

Thanks.. correct. I am going to do the ATI test as well to get more nutrient insights. I just started dosing AFR and have increased my salinity to 1.026.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks.. correct. I am going to do the ATI test as well to get more nutrient insights. I just started dosing AFR and have increased my salinity to 1.026.

I'm not sure what is in your tank, but AFR may not be a good way to add trace elements unless you have substantial calcification taking place, since the dose is then inherently low.

 

[tuscani]

Mostly some LPS and Softies... tank is relatively new and only 65gal. I am only dosing 5ml daily right now.. which I believe is half their recommendation. I started at 2.5ml for about a week