ICP Standard Test

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.

Standard ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) Testing utilises the in-house SPECTROGREEN DSOI ICP-OES instrument. This state-of-the-art equipment features a unique radial dual side-on interface, capturing emitted light from both sides of a vertical plasma with only a single extra reflection. This design provides twice the sensitivity of conventional radial-view models and matches the sensitivity of newer vertical-torch dual-view systems.

Recommended by ICP specialists at Spectro for saltwater analysis, our technology ensures consistent and precise measurements, free from matrix interferences.

Available Tests

1 x Standard ICP Test

1 x Standard ICP test

1 x RO/DI Test

3 x Standard ICP test

1 x FREE RO/DI Test

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The Standard ICP tests 43 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. 

How it works

The process of receiving your ICP analysis is very simple.

  1. Buy one of the ICP Analysis Kits from your retailer.
  2. Go to the reef-zlements.com website.
  3. Register an account.
  4. Add your name, aquarium and barcode number from the kit.
  5. Stick the barcode labels on the 2 vials.
  6. Fill both vials with water from your aquarium.
  7. Put the vials back in the padded envelope and post to the address on the website.
  8. An email receipt will be sent to notify when the sample has arrived.
  9. The water will be tested the same day.
  10. A notification email will be sent to advise that the test is complete.
  11. 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.

Macro Elements Report

Trace Elements Report

Nutrients & Pollutants Report

Advice & Dosing Volumes Report

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