Triton test result with high Sn and Cu

[Laci]

Hello!
I use Aqua Forest products.
I use AF component 123 (ready to use) and AF amino, build, vitality, energy, and proBio S, Np Pro, and probiotic salt. My tank is 4 month old. I have real reef rock in my tank.

I have a triton test result, with high Sn and Cu result.
Do you think, that this elements comes from Aquaforest products? Or from real reef rock?
(My Ro water is okay)


Thank you!
Laszlo

 

[Laci]

Do you have someone same experience with Af product or with RRR?
( Sn 11,3; Cu 2,9)
Thaks
L.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It is unlikely, IMO, that the tin comes from a hobby additive.

Are there any metal parts in contact with the water? Or rusting above it?

 

[Laci]

It is unlikely, IMO, that the tin comes from a hobby additive.

Are there any metal parts in contact with the water? Or rusting above it?

No, there aren't and there isn't any rusting, therefore I think tin comes from additives....

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Organotin compounds may be present in some types of PVC, and some folks have suggested that PVC pipes can be a source.

 

[Laci]

Organotin compounds may be present in some types of PVC, and some folks have suggested that PVC pipes can be a source.

Yes I red it also...
So what can I do?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Aside from the test, does the tank appear to be suffering?

 

[jsker]

Switch out the PVC using food grade hose, or source your pvc for somewhere else

 

[Laci]

Aside from the test, does the tank appear to be suffering?

The coral growing is not to strong, but they haven't any problem.
( my tank is young - 4 month old)

 

[Laci]

Switch out the PVC using food grade hose, or source your pvc for somewhere else

My tank is red sea s max 400. It is "ready to use" tank. So if the tin comes from pvc, than in all same red sea tanks have tin... I think the red sea have to use appropriate pvc...
?

 

[jsker]

I am going with Randy's though and my earlier comment that somehow the CU and Sn are coming into the system external.

 

[Laci]

I am going with Randy's though and my earlier comment that somehow the CU and Sn are coming into the system external.

I will try to find it.....

 

[jsker]

I have another question, are you running any kind of media like Marine Pure in the sump link ? I have read that the marine pure will release aluminum into the system.

 

[Laci]

I have another question, are you running any kind of media like Marine Pure in the sump link ? I have read that the marine pure will release aluminum into the system.

I use only activ carbon and rowaphos in the sump. I don't use any filtermedia....