Tin levels elevated

[Heres_doe_]

I do not think it likely that tin at that level is causing apparent issue in a reef tank. it is impossible to say with certainty since ICP doesn't reveal what the chemical forms are, but generally speaking, folks with levels like that have not reported problems.

I thought that was my problem and it wasn't...I was very low and some minor and trace elements and that helped my issues...I also noticed what spills out tin is new plumbing idk if it's the pipe itself or the adhesive

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I thought that was my problem and it wasn't...I was very low and some minor and trace elements and that helped my issues...I also noticed what spills out tin is new plumbing idk if it's the pipe itself or the adhesive

Probably the pipe. Various tin compounds are used as heat stabilizers in some types of plastics.

 

[Alexander1312]

I do not think it likely that tin at that level is causing apparent issue in a reef tank. it is impossible to say with certainty since ICP doesn't reveal what the chemical forms are, but generally speaking, folks with levels like that have not reported problems.

Appreciate your feedback. I assume the iron levels are ok, but curious about the Zinc - is this concerning?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Appreciate your feedback. I assume the iron levels are ok, but curious about the Zinc - is this concerning?

Iron is no concern. The zinc likely is not any concern at that level either.

 

[Alexander1312]

Iron is no concern. The zinc likely is not any concern at that level either.

Thank you very much.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Your'e welcome.

Happy Reefing.

 

[Ali-F]

Probably the pipe. Various tin compounds are used as heat stabilizers in some types of plastics.

Hi,

Just wondering, if we assume that it's from the pipe, will it keep leaching Tin, or after some time it will stop?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Hi,

Just wondering, if we assume that it's from the pipe, will it keep leaching Tin, or after some time it will stop?

It will keep on slowing down and eventually stop, but I do not know how long that will take.