Just got my first icp test back. Would just like some experienced help in the results. A few things look high. What are your thoughts and is there anything I should adjust?
ICP test analysis
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DrZoidburg
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Tin does look high the others not far off of seawater.
DrZoidburg
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There was something a few days ago about vinyl hoses causing high levels. Some sources can be natural. Maybe could also check for corroded metal on anything in contact with water. Pumps, or electronics. I would only worry mostly if these levels keep going up.
DrZoidburg
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Maybe so. Maybe would go down on its on as this tin get oxidized. Not familiar with its use in pvc. It might be used as a catalyst in other types.
Thanks for the help guys. I did find some slight rust on the screws of my mixing station pump. I’m going to change that out. What’s weird is, on my old 90g I had, I had the same problems I’m having with my new waterbox 7225 build. The only thing that is the same between these two builds is the mixing station pump. That was the return pump that ran the 90. I was worried about silicates and iron, which looked fine in the icp. I’m on well water and my initial levels are high before RODI but my tds is always zero. I’ve had an ongoing algae/ bacteria issue between these two systems and that’s why I did the icp. From the beginning 6 week lightless cycle with this 7225 I have always kept my no3 and po4 in check. So with my tested parameters in check I was thinking it was something an icp would detect. Kind of tired of chasing my tail. I had a little Dino in the first few months of this system but now I’m thinking it’s chrysophytes. It’s not bad and over taking the tank but it’s there. The tank perimeters have really leveled out the last month or so and I’m hoping it’s starting to settle in. Hopefully between all the new pvc, glass and swapping out this pump and some water changes, the tin levels will go down.
Dinos and chrysophytes both come from the same underlying issue: not enough nutrients.
Tin comes from new PVC and new glass.
Your salinity is low. Check your refractometer or whatver you use for salinity. It needs to be calibrated or replaced. Caclium is low. Alkalinty is fine IMO. 7-8dkh is great IMO. Iodine is low and will rapidly deplete. Look into dosing that daily.
I personally prefer the Reef Moonshiner method and the assessment tool is amazing to help you figure out your next steps.
Tin comes from new PVC and new glass.
Your salinity is low. Check your refractometer or whatver you use for salinity. It needs to be calibrated or replaced. Caclium is low. Alkalinty is fine IMO. 7-8dkh is great IMO. Iodine is low and will rapidly deplete. Look into dosing that daily.
I personally prefer the Reef Moonshiner method and the assessment tool is amazing to help you figure out your next steps.
