Understanding 1st ICP Test

[Kika]

Hi,

I just received my first ICP results from FM (please see attached). However, I would like your input on what to prioritize/ do next?

For context, I am currently on a 2-part dosing system, Reef Pro AB.

Thank you kindly.

The last page here tells you exactly which change to prioritize - second to last column.

I would focus on priority 1 and 2.

Once these have been dialed in, you might want to take another ICP and determine progress, and then graduate to priority 3 items.

Priority 4 items are considered ‘nice to have been dialed in’, but are not necessary and in some cases should actually not be adjusted unless they were based on an MS, not OES test.

Your dosing additions seem to add certain elements disproportionately, so you might want to look into this.

Thank you kindly

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

The last page here tells you exactly which change to prioritize - second to last column.

I would focus on priority 1 and 2.

Once these have been dialed in, you might want to take another ICP and determine progress, and then graduate to priority 3 items.

Priority 4 items are considered ‘nice to have been dialed in’, but are not necessary and in some cases should actually not be adjusted unless they were based on an MS, not OES test.

Your dosing additions seem to add certain elements disproportionately, so you might want to look into this.

The assumption is, however, that one agrees with the FM targets and recommendations and priority order.

As a general rule, I do not agree with all of what they claim.

 

[Kika]

The last page here tells you exactly which change to prioritize - second to last column.

I would focus on priority 1 and 2.

Once these have been dialed in, you might want to take another ICP and determine progress, and then graduate to priority 3 items.

Priority 4 items are considered ‘nice to have been dialed in’, but are not necessary and in some cases should actually not be adjusted unless they were based on an MS, not OES test.

Your dosing additions seem to add certain elements disproportionately, so you might want to look into this.

The assumption is, however, that one agrees with the FM targets and recommendations and priority order.

As a general rule, I do not agree with all of what they claim.

Just saw this, but thanks for sharing. Who would you recomed for icp test?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I’d recommend icp-ms. I know Oceamo does a good job. Others may as well, but these sorts of tests do need knowledgeable scientists running them so picking on cost only is not necessarily a good plan.

 

[huttoreefer]

Your test looks fine.

I do the ICP-MS once every month, and follow the ReefMoonshine method.

My mag test comes back usually lower than the salifert test, +/- 50.