Icp test question..??
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Sps dominant,some of the sps got some burn tips.So,what is your suggestion HuduVudu
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The iodine and manganese you can start water changing to try to solve.
The tin is going to be trickier because you need to know where it is coming from. If it is coming from your RO you need to correct it there. The RO source can be a real problem because it will be present in your water changes and is additive if used for top off.
I think the best course of action for the tin if the source is unknown is to assume the worst, i.e. coming in on your RO, and only top off with bought distilled water. Then when you water change you won't be adding to the tin problem but you can fix the other problems.
You may want to look into adding trace elements, but IMO for where you are at smaller frequent water changes will be a better choice. I didn't see your nutrient levels but the water changes should help in capping those if they are high.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
The tin is going to be trickier because you need to know where it is coming from. If it is coming from your RO you need to correct it there. The RO source can be a real problem because it will be present in your water changes and is additive if used for top off.
I think the best course of action for the tin if the source is unknown is to assume the worst, i.e. coming in on your RO, and only top off with bought distilled water. Then when you water change you won't be adding to the tin problem but you can fix the other problems.
You may want to look into adding trace elements, but IMO for where you are at smaller frequent water changes will be a better choice. I didn't see your nutrient levels but the water changes should help in capping those if they are high.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Yes my nutrient kinda low because of the algae scrubber.Now,I’m going to dial the algae scrubber’s light six hours a day,see if that help.I feed a lot of brine shrimp and flake and I don’t know if the tin are come from brine shrimp or flakes and thanks for you help HuduVudu
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I don't know if tin causes burnt tips. More often, burnt tips comes from low nutrients and high alkalinity. I would immediately feed more.
A trace element supplement might be useful.
I'd read up on sources of tin (often plastics) and see if you have any likely culprits.
A trace element supplement might be useful.
I'd read up on sources of tin (often plastics) and see if you have any likely culprits.
