First ICP Test results: Anything stand out as needing 'fixing'?

[clhardy5]

Just got the results back on my ICP test. I really have no idea if the 'high' or 'low' levels are of concern, and need 'fixing'. Would love any and all to take a look, and let me know areas of concern. Thanks!

 

[Uncle99]

Not seeing anything but a blank page, maybe it’s just my device.

 

[lapin]

Looks ok to me

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[clhardy5]

Not seeing anything but a blank page, maybe it’s just my device.

Weird....Just in case it is 'my side' with issues, I've uploaded the links to my google drive:

RODI results
Tank Results

 

[Uncle99]

Weird....Just in case it is 'my side' with issues, I've uploaded the links to my google drive:

RODI results
Tank Results

Thanks, I see that.
Looks fine to me, maybe CA to 420-440ppm, 394ppm just a bit low for me anyways.

 

[cwerner]

Your calcium is just a tiny bit lower than I would like. I would also keep an eye on the Silicates. Not really a fan of those being present since they tend to cause algae outbreaks. I'd compare it to your next test to see if they are increasing.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Your calcium is just a tiny bit lower than I would like. I would also keep an eye on the Silicates. Not really a fan of those being present since they tend to cause algae outbreaks. I'd compare it to your next test to see if they are increasing.

Silicate cannot ever boost algae. It can boost diatoms. But if you do not have problematic levels of diatoms, high levels are not concern and silicate is something I regularly dosed.

 

[clhardy5]

Your calcium is just a tiny bit lower than I would like. I would also keep an eye on the Silicates. Not really a fan of those being present since they tend to cause algae outbreaks. I'd compare it to your next test to see if they are increasing.

Thanks. I was actually surprised by the calcium level....My trident has calcium at 445....and Salifert around the same.

 

[clhardy5]

Silicate cannot ever boost algae. It can boost diatoms. But if you do not have problematic levels of diatoms, high levels are not concern and silicate is something I regularly dosed.

Thanks Randy. No visible diatom problem. I like a little silicates because don't sponges require it?

 

[cwerner]

Silicate cannot ever boost algae. It can boost diatoms. But if you do not have problematic levels of diatoms, high levels are not concern and silicate is something I regularly dosed.

I don't wish to derail the thread.

Thank you for the clarification about algae/diatoms concerns with heightened silicates.

May I ask what the benefits are of dosing silicates?