ICP question

[thesoulpatch]

I want to send in for an ICP test and i was wondering should i buy one for the tank water and one for the water that i make before a water change, in order to try and get close to that? (what my lfs said to do)

Also what is the difference between the two that are on brs and marine depot?

 

[Miller535]

If you want to test both your tank water and source water (rodi), then ATI is the only one that does that. You get a kit with vials for both for i believe like $45

 

[Dylan McKenzie Holloway]

If you're looking to ICP test your fresh mixed saltwater and you happen to use Red sea salt you can go to the "mybatch" portion of their site to see an ICP test from your batch of salt. Other than that I wouldn't worry too much with ICP testing your fresh salt mix because is will be slightly different between buckets.

 

[thesoulpatch]

cool then i'll just do the tank water. thanks!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I want to send in for an ICP test and i was wondering should i buy one for the tank water and one for the water that i make before a water change, in order to try and get close to that? (what my lfs said to do)

Also what is the difference between the two that are on brs and marine depot?

Unless you are trying to track down a problem (like greatly elevated nickel), i don't see much utility to testing your new salt water all the time.