Hello fellow reef enthusiasts,
I recently had my Reverse Osmosis water tested by Triton Lab to assess its quality for making saltwater for my reef aquarium. While most of the results fell within expected ranges, I noticed that the levels of zinc and silicon were higher than the recommended limits.
According to Triton Lab, the acceptable range for zinc is 0-5 µg/L, but my test showed 22 µg/L. Additionally, for silicon, the range is 0-200 µg/L, but my results indicated 329 µg/L.
I'm concerned about the potential impact of these elevated levels on my fish and corals. Could you please share your expertise and insights? Are these higher-than-recommended levels of zinc and silicon potentially harmful to the inhabitants of my reef aquarium?
Thank you for your valuable input!
I recently had my Reverse Osmosis water tested by Triton Lab to assess its quality for making saltwater for my reef aquarium. While most of the results fell within expected ranges, I noticed that the levels of zinc and silicon were higher than the recommended limits.
According to Triton Lab, the acceptable range for zinc is 0-5 µg/L, but my test showed 22 µg/L. Additionally, for silicon, the range is 0-200 µg/L, but my results indicated 329 µg/L.
I'm concerned about the potential impact of these elevated levels on my fish and corals. Could you please share your expertise and insights? Are these higher-than-recommended levels of zinc and silicon potentially harmful to the inhabitants of my reef aquarium?
Thank you for your valuable input!