New ATI Instant Ocean Test Results

I submitted a new ICP test and recalibrated my refractometer with new solution from Brightwell. ATI is saying my salinity is 33ppt versus 35 ppt. What is frustrating is the new results with higher salinity show lower values of sodium, sulfur and potassium. I did let this new batch mix longer than my previous test which could be why the alkalinity dropped but it still makes me question the validity of their test results.

I also noticed my RO mixing tub is a source of silicon as my previous test results were taken from freshly made water from the RO/DI unit.

Some shots from today . . . 

Hung's Grafting Rainbow Explosion

Ricky's Starftruit Multiacuta

Ricky's Strawberry Shortcake

Instant Ocean Sea Salt

I submitted an ICP test for a 30 gallon mix of Instant Ocean sea salt. From the results Instant Ocean is low in Calcium, Potassium, Barium, Iodine, Molybdenum, and Manganese but is high in Tin.

RO Water Analysis

January Photos & ICP Test

Full Tank Shot

Hung's Grafted Rainbow

BC Backdraft The Movie Table

RR Pink Cadillac

TCK Smurf Tenuis

Tyree Pinky The Bear

Ricky's Lavender Fields

BC Trick Pony Millepora

Green Loripes

WWC Budgie Smuggler

A. Spathulata

ASD Strawberry Lemonade

Tequila Sunrise Montipora

Tyree Sunset Montipora

WWC Cherry Tree Montipora

Jedi Mind Trick Montipora

Tyree Undata Montipora

Rainbow Montipora

ATI ICP Tests

120 Gallon Results

160 Gallon Results

Frag Tank Update

I installed a GFO/carbon reactor on the frag tank as well and began dosing vinegar to lower the nitrates. Hopefully the color and growth will take off again.

Vivid Rainbow

December Update

I replaced my metal halide/T5/LED combo for an 8 bulb ATI Sunpower. The PAR is identical to the previous trifecta and I am now using 432 watts of power versus 770 watts. I also added a GFO reactor which is also running ROX 0.8 carbon as well as dosing vinegar via the dosing pump.

Ricky's Poison Ivy

RR Rainbow Loom

Ricky's Yellow Viper

Dale's Purple Unknown

JF Fox Flame

ARC Fireworks

Blastomussa rock