help with ICP RESULTS

[Karl91]

So, I received my ICP test back, could anyone please give any info on what is actually "too high" and how to lower them.
tropic marin pro reef salt used

My corals seem to do really well for the first 3 weeks then don't open anywhere near as much as they should, sometimes die

 

[Lasse]

Which brand do you use as ICP test. I do not recognize the form of your results

Sincerely Lasse

 

[Karl91]

Which brand do you use as ICP test. I do not recognize the form of your results

Sincerely Lasse

it was ATI

 

[robbyg]

I cannot read it the print is blurred.
You need to upload a larger picture

 

[Karl91]

I cannot read it the print is blurred.
You need to upload a larger picture

The attachment opens up clear once clicked

 

[Karl91]

its the aluminium that I can't seem to find an answer on how to remove it

 

[Lasse]

Is that the complete report? Phosphorous? How old is the aquarium?

Do you use an Al based media for PO4 removal? Your Al is high - dangerous - no I do not think that. Normal iron based GFO will take down the Al figures. I always use a combine of Al and Iron based media (50/50) for PO4 removal. Of all parameters I would be more worried for the low NO3 level than anything else

below - my Al values the last 4 years

Sincerely Lasse

 

[Karl91]

Is that the complete report? Phosphorous? How old is the aquarium?

Do you use an Al based media for PO4 removal? Your Al is high - dangerous - no I do not think that. Normal iron based GFO will take down the Al figures. I always use a combine of Al and Iron based media (50/50) for PO4 removal. Of all parameters I would be more worried for the low NO3 level than anything else

Sincerely Lasse

I have been using Phosguard, not sure if it is AI based or not, maybe you can tell me. (would this leach aluminium?)
My No3 is now at 5

 

[Lasse]

I have no knowledge of Phousguard - maybe somebody else have

Sincerely Lasse

 

[Miller535]

You have several metals that are too high, copper, zinc, tin, and aluminum. The Copper zinc and tin all indicate that you have a rusting part in or above your tank or sump

I had a similar situation last year, and I can tell you this is definitely the reason why.

While you aluminum is high and is A problem, I do not think it is THE problem.

 

[Karl91]

You have several metals that are too high, copper, zinc, tin, and aluminum. The Copper zinc and tin all indicate that you have a rusting part in or above your tank or sump

I had a similar situation last year, and I can tell you this is definitely the reason why.

While you aluminum is high and is A problem, I do not think it is THE problem.

I will double check everything tonight.

I know that I had used my handheld glass scraper a few times, when changing the blade I saw it has rusted. (this was a 2-3 month back)
Could the metals be left in the tank even after 2 month?

 

[robbyg]

The attachment opens up clear once clicked

Odd, it would not expand on my iphone but it works fine on my PC.

 

[robbyg]

I will double check everything tonight.

I know that I had used my handheld glass scraper a few times, when changing the blade I saw it has rusted. (this was a 2-3 month back)
Could the metals be left in the tank even after 2 month?

No, that litttle bit of material would not cause an issue. Do you have any metal fittings on your water line? What kind of pumps are you using and what kind of sand? Do you have a carbon reactor that you can run?

 

[esther]

its the aluminium that I can't seem to find an answer on how to remove it

I used Triton Detox to remove heavy metals and it worked perfectly. I would highly recommend.

 

[esther]

I have been using Phosguard, not sure if it is AI based or not, maybe you can tell me. (would this leach aluminium?)
My No3 is now at 5

I tried Phosguard with little result. ROWAphos seems to be the best at PO4 removal. At least for me anyhow.

 

[Karl91]

I’ve just removed 2 metal jubilee clips from my uv steriliser. Wasn’t submerged in water but was above the sump, they aren’t rusted though