Arsenic?

[CMO]

My latest ICP test shows a fair amount of arsenic for the first time. A few questions:

• Where might have arsenic come from? Its been at zero in my last 2 tests. The only change to my system since the last test was the addition of AL 99 PO4 remover.
• Is there any way to remove arsenic without a water change?

Thanks

 

[EmdeReef]

following, my test showed the same

 

[HolisticBear]

I recall hearing that treatment facilities use GFO remove arsenic. Someone else should have more info.

 

[maroun.c]

Me and another reefer got arsenic as well today for the first time. Another reefer testing for first time also had arsenic. Looks like a bad calibration of Triton ICP machine today?

 

[Halal Hotdog]

Might be an issue on Triton's end. If you see no issues in your tank then you may want to hold off on making any drastic changes.

 

[CMO]

Interesting. It's not too high so I guess I'll hold off for another test to confirm. Thanks

 

[Joe Batt]

HaHa definitely sounds like something was off at Triton today.... I also had arsenic for the first time ever out of nowhere......

 

[CMO]

Sure sounds that way. I sent in an ATI test today to compare.

 

[Joe Batt]

What do you think Tim@Triton ?

 

[eatmoreyeah]

Also had a bit show up in my ICP yesterday. Previous tests show 0.

 

[maroun.c]

Sure sounds that way. I sent in an ATI test today to compare.

Keep us posted on the comparison results please

 

[CMO]

Will do.

 

[Tim@Triton Verified Sponsor]

Hi guys, yeah we are looking into this now, will circle back shortly.

 

[Tim@Triton Verified Sponsor]

Ok, thanks for bringing this to our attention, we have found the problem, those affected should be receiving an email very shortly and the corrected analysis soon after.

 

[Joe Batt]

Thanks Tim..... showing 0 now

 

[Tphill]

Hey, check into why my ICP test had a PO4 of 2.25522 a month after a reading of .01989612.

 

[Weevo]

Weird. My test just showed high levels too and I figured I would do the test because my tank looks it's best it ever has. So I'm confused

 

[Zwogle]

Slightly related to the thread, but yes GFO removes arsenic, I am on well water w/arsenic, we opted for a whole home filter and all it is an almost 5ft tall reactor filled with GFO.

 

[gherewolf]

Just had a high arsenic reading as well from ICP-Analysis. 0.055. Have been struggling with acropora for some time and wondering could this be the cause? I have no idea where this could be coming from.

 

[Weevo]

Just had a high arsenic reading as well from ICP-Analysis. 0.055. Have been struggling with acropora for some time and wondering could this be the cause? I have no idea where this could be coming from.

My acros are doing great so I don't think it is the arsenic