ICP test Results, Elevated Li

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Can anyone explain this results to me?
The colors in some of my sps are dull, some colonies have died recently and frags not really growing.
Its a 180G mix reef. I use RC salt and I run a CaRx and Kalk Stirr. No other dosing. I do @ 15% wc every 2-3 weeks.
Why is my Li so high? last ICP test a few months ago also showed elevated Li (271),

many thanks

Milton
 

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Can anyone explain this results to me?
The colors in some of my sps are dull, some colonies have died recently and frags not really growing.
Its a 180G mix reef. I use RC salt and I run a CaRx and Kalk Stirr. No other dosing. I do @ 15% wc every 2-3 weeks.
Why is my Li so high? last ICP test a few months ago also showed elevated Li (271),

many thanks

Milton
There is nothing to worry about with that Lithium level.

You could perhaps increase pottassium which may help your SPS coral.
 

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Lithium is often elevated and is not a concern at those levels.

I agree that boosting potassium would be desirable, and maybe iodine and other trace elements with a trace element supplement.
 

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