Analyzing Calcium Reactor Media

[steveb]

@Randy Holmes-Farley

If I wanted to take a sample of calcium reactor media and have it analyzed what would be the best way to go about doing that?

 

[Reefahholic]

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[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Dissolve it in acid in Ro/DI. The test the acid in RO/DI too.

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Aquarium Frontiers On-Line: August 1997: Biochemistry In The Aquarium

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[Reefahholic]

Dissolve it in acid in Ro/DI. The test the acid in RO/DI too.

Like this:

Aquarium Frontiers On-Line: August 1997: Biochemistry In The Aquarium

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AQUARIUM FISH MAGAZINE is THE monthly magazine for both novice and expert aquarium hobbyists. Aquarium Fish Magazine provides information on choosing, caring for, and breeding freshwater and marine fish.

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Thx Randy...we can always count on you. Thx for all the hard work you put in answering questions. Much appreciated!

 

[JMetaxas]

I'd like to see those results via an ICP test, preferably Triton.

 

[steveb]

Dissolve it in acid in Ro/DI. The test the acid in RO/DI too.

Like this:

Aquarium Frontiers On-Line: August 1997: Biochemistry In The Aquarium

AquariumFish.com :: Aquarium Fish Magazine :: The monthly magazine for both novice and expert aquarium hobbyists.

AQUARIUM FISH MAGAZINE is THE monthly magazine for both novice and expert aquarium hobbyists. Aquarium Fish Magazine provides information on choosing, caring for, and breeding freshwater and marine fish.

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Thanks Randy!