ICP pollutants

[Misha]

Hello,

I just received the results of an ICP test. The reason for this test was that my euphyllias were not very open. I am wondering why my AI, Zn, Ba are higher than optimal and if these numbers can be a problem. Regarding my euphyllias can that be because of the low Iodine?

Some information about the tank and equipment:
Water box 25 mini peninsula (90 litres)
Ai Hydra 26HD
Ecotech MP10 (New wetside, no rust)
Jecod DCS 1200 return pump (1 month old)
Eheim 150W heater
Red Sea lDIY lid
Running carbon
Dosing nitrates to stay above 0 (4ppm now)
Using Red Sea Coral PRO (I'm switching to blue bucket)

 

[Reefahholic]

Your PO4 level is very low. LPS typically enjoy higher nutrients.


With those elevated levels of micronutrients I’m wondering what you’re primary method of supplementation is?

 

[Misha]

Your PO4 level is very low. LPS typically enjoy higher nutrients.


With those elevated levels of micronutrients I’m wondering what you’re primary method of supplementation is?

Primary method are water changes with RS coral pro. I'm not dosing anything

 

[Spare time]

Any idea of the par values hitting the euphyllia?

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

Check any metal or magnets in the tank or sump also. Glass cleaners, frag plugs, anything.

Also if you have any bioblocks they have been shown to leech small amounts of aluminum in some cases