ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) water analysis is a highly precise method used to assess the elemental composition of aquarium water. By testing 43 key parameters, ICP analysis provides a comprehensive insight into water chemistry, detecting even trace levels of essential and harmful elements. This advanced testing helps aquarium enthusiasts and professionals maintain optimal water quality by identifying imbalances and offering corrective recommendations. With ICP analysis, you can ensure a healthier, more stable environment for marine life, preventing potential issues before they impact your aquarium’s ecosystem.
Building upon our Standard ICP Testing, the Advanced ICP Testing service incorporates additional analytical techniques to offer a more comprehensive assessment of your aquarium's water quality. In addition to the elements analysed in the Standard ICP Test, this service includes:
- Ion Chromatography (IC): Measures anions such as Fluoride (F⁻), Nitrite (NO₂⁻), Nitrate (NO₃⁻), Orthophosphate (PO₄³⁻), and Sulphate (SO₄²⁻).
- Robotic Titration: Determines parameters like pH and Alkalinity.
- Colorimetry: Assesses orthophosphate.
- Conductometry: Measures Conductivity, salinity and Specific Gravity.
This expanded testing capability allows for the precise measurement of additional parameters, providing a holistic view of your aquarium's health. Our in-house SPECTROGREEN DSOI ICP-OES, combined with these advanced analytical methods, ensures that reefers receive the highest quality analysis in the industry.
The Advanced ICP tests 43 standard parameters + 13 additional parameters
STANDARD PARAMETERS
Chloride (Cl), Sodium (Na), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Strontium (Sr), Boron (B), Bromine (Br), Sulphur (S), Lithium (Li), Silicon (Si), Iodine (I), Beryllium (Be), Barium (Ba), Molybdenum (Mo), Titanium (Ti), Vanadium (V), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P), Phosphate (PO4), Aluminium (Al), Silver (Ag), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tin (Sn), Cadmium (Cd), Selenium (Se), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Lanthanum (La), Scandium (Sc), Tungsten (W), Bismuth (Bi), Germanium (Ge), Thallium (T), Zirconium (Zr) and Salinity.
13 ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS
Acid Binding Capacity, Alkalinity, Calcium Carbonate Equivalent, Colour, Sulphate, Conductivity, pH, Smell, Specific Gravity/Density, Nitrate, Nitrite, Orthophosphate, Fluoride
How it works
The process of receiving your ICP analysis is very simple.
- Buy one of the ICP Analysis Kits from your retailer.
- Go to the reef-zlements.com website.
- Register an account.
- Add your name, aquarium and barcode number from the kit.
- Stick the barcode labels on the 2 vials.
- Fill both vials with water from your aquarium.
- Put the vials back in the padded envelope and post to the address on the website.
- An email receipt will be sent to notify when the sample has arrived.
- The water will be tested the same day.
- A notification email will be sent to advise that the test is complete.
- Go online and view the results in the format that is shown on the sections below.
Full detailed instructions are given on the Reef-Zlements.com website.
