ICP Analysis - Reef Zlements

Tank Owner : Krusty

Tank Name : RO & Samples

Tank Volume(Litres) : 220

Measurement Date : Nov 23 2023

	Element	Analysis Value	Set Point	Desired Level	Element Health
Base Parameters
Alk	Alkalinity	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
pH	pH	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
AB	Acid Binding Capacity	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
CaCO₃	Calcium Carbonate Equivalent	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
Cond	Conductivity	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
Sal	Salinity	32.06ppt	33.00 - 35.00 ppt
SG	Specific Gravity	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
CLR	Colour	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
SML	Smell	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
Organics
SAC254	Parameter available with MS ICP.
Macro Elements
B	Boron	4.47 mg/l	4 - 10 mg/l	6 mg/l	▲
Br	Bromine	73.34 mg/l	62 - 100 mg/l	70 mg/l	▲
Ca	Calcium	399.79 mg/l	380 - 500 mg/l	420 mg/l	▲
Cl	Chloride	17787.73 mg/l	18200 - 20800 mg/l	19500 mg/l	▲
F	Fluoride	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
Mg	Magnesium	1285.41 mg/l	1350 - 1600 mg/l	1400 mg/l	▲	Dose
K	Potassium	402.45 mg/l	390 - 500 mg/l	425 mg/l	▲
Na	Sodium	10195.99 mg/l	10000 - 11300 mg/l	10700 mg/l	▲
Sr	Strontium	7.93 mg/l	8 - 12 mg/l	10 mg/l	▲	Dose
S	Sulphur	882.82 mg/l	810 - 990 mg/l	900 mg/l	▲
Trace Element
Ba	Barium	10.178 µg/l	10 - 100 µg/l	15 µg/l	▲
Be	Beryllium	< LOD	0 - 10 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Cr	Chromium	< LOD	0.2 - 1 µg/l	0.5 µg/l	▲	Dose
Co	Cobalt	< LOD	0.1 - 1 µg/l	0.2 µg/l	▲	Dose
Cu	Copper	< LOD	0.1 - 5 µg/l	0.2 µg/l	▲	Dose
I	Iodine	82.954 µg/l	60 - 95 µg/l	60 µg/l	▲
Fe	Iron	47.543 µg/l	0.2 - 5 µg/l	0.4 µg/l	▲	Help
Li	Lithium	198.084 µg/l	180 - 500 µg/l	200 µg/l	▲
Mn	Manganese	97.093 µg/l	0.9 - 4 µg/l	2 µg/l	▲	Help
Mo	Molybdenum	12.549 µg/l	12 - 20 µg/l	15 µg/l	▲
Ni	Nickel	2.529 µg/l	2 - 5 µg/l	2.5 µg/l	▲
Se	Selenium	< LOD	0.2 - 5 µg/l	0.2 µg/l	▲	Dose
Si	Silicon	3.074 µg/l	0 - 600 µg/l	200 µg/l	▲
Sn	Tin	< LOD	0 - 10 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
V	Vanadium	1.698 µg/l	0.5 - 5 µg/l	2 µg/l	▲
Zn	Zinc	< LOD	3 - 12 µg/l	5 µg/l	▲	Dose
Rb	Rubidium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Nutrients
NO3	Nitrate	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
NO2	Nitrite	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
PO4 ^3-	Orthophosphate	Parameter available with Advanced ICP.
P	Phosphorus	25.56 µg/l	7 - 27.5 µg/l	13 µg/l	▲
PO4	Total Phosphate	0.08 mg/l	0.021 - 0.08 mg/l	0.04 mg/l	▲	Help
Pollutants
Al	Aluminium	< LOD	0 - 20 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Sb	Antimony	< LOD	0 - 10 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
As	Arsenic	< LOD	0 - 10 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Bi	Bismuth	< LOD	0 - 0.2 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Cd	Cadmium	< LOD	0 - 1 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Ge	Germanium	< LOD	0 - 3 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
La	Lanthanum	< LOD	0 - 10 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Pb	Lead	< LOD	0 - 3 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Hg	Mercury	< LOD	0 - 3 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Sc	Scandium	< LOD	0 - 5 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Ag	Silver	< LOD	0 - 3 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Tl	Thallium	< LOD	0 - 2 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Ti	Titanium	< LOD	0 - 5 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
W	Tungsten	< LOD	0 - 5 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Zr	Zirconium	< LOD	0 - 5 µg/l	0 µg/l	▲
Dy	Dysprosium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Er	Erbium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Eu	Europium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Gd	Gdolinium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Ho	Holmium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Nd	Neodymium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Pr	Praseodymium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Sm	Samarium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Te	Tellurium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Tb	Terbium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Tm	Thulium	Available with the ICP-MS test
Yb	Ytterbium	Available with the ICP-MS test

* < LOD is below limit of detection Back

	Element	Analysis Value	Set Point	Element Health
Base Parameters
Macro Elements
Cl	Chloride	17787.73 mg/l	18200 - 20800 mg/l	▲
Chloride is the most abundant salt in seawater and consequently is critical for the life of all habitants in the aquarium. Nonetheless, too low Chloride will result in low salinity which will lead poor or loss of coral colouration, slow/poor growth, small polyp extension and ultimately will lead to STN/RTN of corals. To increase chloride please perform water changes with high salinity water to get your salinity between 33-35 ppt.
Mg	Magnesium	1285.41 mg/l	1350 - 1600 mg/l	▲
Magnesium is a macro element which is extremely abundant in the reefs around the world. Magnesium is extremely important for the growth of various marine organisms including coralline algae. It assists with the formation of the skeleton of both corals and other animals and is involved in a variety of cellular processes such as cell division. Magnesium interacts with calcium and impacts upon calcium precipitation. Despite the ratio of magnesium consumption being much lower than calcium and carbonates, a lack of magnesium in the water will make achieving a stable calcium value difficult to achieve. At values of 1000 mg/l or below, growth is greatly reduced or halted, and it will be difficult to maintain a calcium level above 300 mg/l. Along with this, coral colouration will be highly impacted and LPS corals will start to die off. Whilst ICP testing is accurate, sudden fluctuations (more than +- 10 mg/l per day) of magnesium are uncommon in nature and should be avoided. Such fluctuations can be caused by poorly mixed sea salt components, or inaccurate water tests or measurement procedures. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of Magnesium supplementation a 9 and suitable for all levels of reefers. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will supplement Magnesium helping to maintain adequate levels over time. To reach the desired level of 1400.00 mg/l please dose 42.02 ml of Reef Zlements Magnesium per day for 6 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 42.02 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 42.02 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 42.02 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 42.02 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 42.02 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 42.02 ml
Sr	Strontium	7.93 mg/l	8 - 12 mg/l	▲
Strontium is a macro element which is present in all reefs around the world. Although its physiological effects are still being studied, there is evidence that it impacts on the health of animals. Strontium is associated with calcification of coral skeleton and general coral health and is therefore important for maintaining good growth and coral health. Strontium is a macro element that gets depleted from the water in our tanks reasonably quickly. If adequate levels are not maintained growth and colouration (especially the blues) can be impacted. Ensuring adequate levels of Strontium are maintained will lead to harder skeletons and more vibrant metallic colours. Low concentrations of Strontium will lead to pale colours and brittle corals. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of Strontium supplementation a 7 and suitable for all levels of reefers. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will supplement Strontium helping to maintain adequate levels over time. To reach the desired level of 10.00 mg/l please dose 45.54 ml of Reef Zlements Strontium per day for 1 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 45.54 ml
Trace Element
Cr	Chromium	< LOD	0.2 - 1 µg/l	▲
Chromium is a trace element present in small quantities in the seawater of reefs all around the world. Chromium is used to form enzymes for fat metabolisation in cells as such may have positive impacts on coral skeleton calcification, health and coloration. Chromium gets depleted from the water in our tanks quickly. Naturally, Chromium in seawater varies strongly and is usually between 0.2-0.6 µg/l. Too low chromium values lead to slow growth. Chromium plays an important role in the absorption and use of fatty acids in corals. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of chromium supplementation a 4 and suitable for experienced reefers only. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will supplement Chromium helping to maintain adequate levels over time. It is recommended to dose Chromium continuously (as needed) in as many small doses as possible. This will ensure Chromium is present and available in the water (despite precipitation and potentially being below the ICP limit of detection). For ease of dosing and if you wish you can dose our elements via a dosing pump mixing them together in 2 solutions. The following Reef Zlements elements can be mixed with chromium – barium, iron, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel and zinc. Please note that given the different products available in the market the above only applies to Reef Zlements trace elements and that we cannot guarantee the safety of the mix with other products. To reach the desired level of 0.50 µg/l please dose 0.02 ml of Reef Zlements Chromium per day for 28 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 7 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 8 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 9 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 10 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 11 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 12 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 13 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 14 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 15 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 16 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 17 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 18 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 19 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 20 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 21 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 22 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 23 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 24 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 25 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 26 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 27 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 28 dosed amount - 0.02 ml
Co	Cobalt	< LOD	0.1 - 1 µg/l	▲
Cobalt is a trace element present in a low concentration in oceans, varying between 0.002μg/L in north central Pacific Ocean and 0.39μg/L in Indian Ocean. Cobalt is an integral part of vitamin B12 and plays a fundamental role in DNA; cell processes along being a nutrient for macro algae. It has been suggested that Cobalt might be a limiting factor of the bio-availability in the oceans and therefore an important trace element for the life of our animals. Insufficient cobalt values reduce growth and colour formation. Due to the extremely small amount needed in our aquariums, Cobalt is usually below the ICP detection limit. Nonetheless, despite potentially being present in undetectable levels the correction to reference levels will be ideal. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of cobalt supplementation a 4 and suitable for experienced reefers only. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will supplement cobalt helping to maintain adequate levels over time. It is recommended to dose Cobalt continuously (as needed) in as many small doses as possible. This will ensure Cobalt is present and available in the water (despite depletion and potentially being below the ICP limit of detection). Please note that for reference one drop is approximately 0.02-0.05 ml. If your recommended dose is below 1 drop per day, feel free to dose every other day (or less). For ease of dosing and if you wish you can dose our elements via a dosing pump mixing them together in 2 solutions. The following Reef Zlements elements can be mixed with cobalt – barium, iron, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel and zinc. Please note that given the different products available in the market the above only applies to Reef Zlements trace elements. We cannot guarantee the safety of the mix with other products. To reach the desired level of 0.20 µg/l please dose 0.02 ml of Reef Zlements Cobalt per day for 12 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 7 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 8 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 9 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 10 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 11 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 12 dosed amount - 0.02 ml
Cu	Copper	< LOD	0.1 - 5 µg/l	▲
Copper is a trace element present in small quantities in the seawater of reefs all around the world. Copper is an essential trace element that kept in small concentrations has positive impacts on coral skeleton calcification, health and colouration along being needed for multiple biological processes of corals and other organisms. It is important to check Copper levels through ICP analysis and ensure adequate levels and stability by dosing a Copper supplement as needed. Naturally, Copper in seawater varies but its concentration doesn’t go above 3 µg/l. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of copper supplementation a 5 and suitable for experienced reefers only. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will supplement copper helping to maintain adequate levels over time. It is recommended to dose copper continuously (as needed) in as many small doses as possible. This will ensure Copper is present and available in the water (despite precipitation and potentially being below the ICP limit of detection). Please note that for reference one drop is approximately 0.02-0.05 ml. If your recommended dose is below 1 drop per day, feel free to dose every other day (or less). For ease of dosing and if you wish you can dose our elements via a dosing pump mixing them together in 2 solutions. The following Reef Zlements elements can be mixed with copper – barium, iron, chromium, cobalt, manganese, nickel and zinc. Please note that given the different products available in the market the above only applies to Reef Zlements trace elements and that we cannot guarantee the safety of the mix with other products. To reach the desired level of 0.20 µg/l please dose 0.02 ml of Reef Zlements Copper per day for 10 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 7 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 8 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 9 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 10 dosed amount - 0.02 ml
Se	Selenium	< LOD	0.2 - 5 µg/l	▲
Selenium is a trace element present in small quantities in the seawater of reefs all around the world. Selenium is a very important trace element that kept in small concentrations has positive impacts on coral skeleton calcification, health and coloration along protecting the corals from oxidative compounds. To maximise its benefits Selenium should be used in conjunction with VitaPlus. It is recommended to dose Selenium continuously (as needed) in as many small doses as possible. This will ensure Selenium is present and available in the water (despite precipitation and potentially being below the ICP limit of detection). Please note that for reference one drop is approximately 0.02-0.05 ml. If your recommended dose is below 1 drop per day, feel free to dose every other day (or less). On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of selenium supplementation a 5 and suitable for experienced reefers only. For ease of dosing and if you wish you can dose our elements via a dosing pump mixing them together in 2 solutions. The following Reef Zlements elements can be mixed with selenium – fluorine, iodine, lithium, molybdenum and vanadium. Please note that given the different products available in the market the above only applies to Reef Zlements trace elements and that we cannot guarantee the safety of the mix with other products. To reach the desired level of 0.20 µg/l please dose 0.02 ml of Reef Zlements Selenium per day for 12 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 7 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 8 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 9 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 10 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 11 dosed amount - 0.02 ml Day 12 dosed amount - 0.02 ml
Zn	Zinc	< LOD	3 - 12 µg/l	▲
Zinc is a trace element present in reefs all around the world and is one of the most important elements for all animals and plants in our aquariums as it is involved in many metabolic and cellular processes. Zinc concentrations in seawater normally vary between 0.6-5 µg/l, however, Zinc gets depleted from the water in our tanks very quickly. Low Zinc concentrations will impair coral growth and render corals more sensitive to light and bleaching. The nutrient cycle is also impacted and the bio-export of NO3 and PO4 is significantly reduced. On a scale of 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) we classify the importance of zinc supplementation a 4 and suitable for experienced reefers. The use of our 2 part systems like Complete or pHplus will help to maintain adequate levels over time. It is recommended to dose Zinc continuously (as needed) in as many small doses as possible. This will ensure Zinc is present and available in the water (despite potentially being below the ICP limit of detection). Please note that for reference one drop is approximately 0.02-0.05 ml. If your recommended dose is below 1 drop per day, feel free to dose every other day (or less). For ease of dosing and if you wish you can dose our elements via a dosing pump mixing them together in 2 solutions. The following Reef Zlements elements can be mixed with zinc – barium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese and nickel. Please note that given the different products available in the market the above only applies to Reef Zlements trace elements and that we cannot guarantee the safety of the mix with other products. To reach the desired level of 5.00 µg/l please dose 0.22 ml of Reef Zlements Zinc per day for 25 days.			Dosing Diary Total dosed 0.00 ml Day 1 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 2 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 3 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 4 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 5 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 6 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 7 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 8 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 9 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 10 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 11 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 12 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 13 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 14 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 15 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 16 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 17 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 18 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 19 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 20 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 21 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 22 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 23 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 24 dosed amount - 0.22 ml Day 25 dosed amount - 0.22 ml
Nutrients

	Element	Analysis Value	Set Point	Element Health
Base Parameters
Macro Element
Trace Element
Fe	Iron	47.543 µg/l	0.2 - 5 µg/l	▲
Elevated levels of iron can have detrimental effects on coral health, leading to darkening of corals, increased algae growth, and potentially the development of cyanobacteria. Sources of high iron content include freshly mixed saltwater, granular ferric oxide (GFO), corrosion, supplemental dosing, and food, among others. It is recommended to maintain iron levels below 5µg/l to avoid adverse effects. Identifying the source of elevated iron is crucial for appropriate action. If the source is new saltwater used for a water change, no immediate action is necessary as the iron levels typically decrease naturally over the following days. If corrosion is the source, removing the corroded material and allowing natural reduction of iron levels is recommended. For iron originating from GFO, ensure proper flow within the reactor and rinse the GFO with reverse osmosis (RO) water before use to prevent excessive iron release. If iron levels are attributed to supplements or food, it’s important to identify and discontinue their use. It’s worth noting that Reef Zlements supplements, excluding the Iron trace element, do not contribute to elevated iron levels.
Mn	Manganese	97.093 µg/l	0.9 - 4 µg/l	▲
If you have performed a water change recently to taking the ICP water sample, it is likely that the high Manganese value is related to the new saltwater. In this case, this value will quickly precipitate and reduce to normal levels. Nonetheless, if it is maintained too high it will lead to the darkening of the corals and algae growth as well as the promotion of cyanobacteria growth. To reduce it we recommend the use of a high quality GFO. An ideal level of 2 µg/l is to be reached.
Nutrients
Pollutants

Tank Name	RO & Samples
Tank Volume	220
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