Water test came back with some red flags. Not sure how to proceed.

[becky46]

Hi all,

Had an ICP test done. Things looked pretty good, except for a few elements. Are any of these concerning?

Boron: 4 mg/l (too low)
Iodine: 54 µg/l (too low)
zinc: 21.00 µg/l (too high)
iron 7.00 µg/l (too high)

I'm not sure how concerning these numbers are. Triton seems to think they require correction, but wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[SlugSnorter]

just do a water change using 0 TDS rodi water.

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

As long as everything is happy in your tank I wouldn’t worry too much. I would double check for anything rusting like powerheads, make sure no stainless steel hose clamps etc.

 

[KonradTO]

Zinc is the only one I would worry about, if it was higher. I am no chemist but from the literature it appears that zinc at that concentrations should be negligible for most corals and fish.. maybe you use a salt rich in iron and zinc?

 

[SlugSnorter]

possible, I would say to just do a WC, theres not really any harm in doing so.

Zinc is the only one I would worry about, if it was higher. I am no chemist but from the literature it appears that zinc at that concentrations should be negligible for most corals and fish.. maybe you use a salt rich in iron and zinc?