copy of ATI Labs - ICP-OES Basic Water Analysis

Cutting-edge technology for accurate diagnosis

ICP-OES analysis allows you to determine with extreme precision the chemical elements present in your seawater. This cutting-edge technology is used by professional laboratories to guarantee reliable results. In addition, other essential parameters such as nutrients are also measured to provide you with a complete assessment of the quality of your water.

A detailed report with tailor-made recommendations

After analysis, you will access a clear and understandable online report on lab.tropic-marin.com . This report does not just provide figures: it offers you precise recommendations for restoring any imbalances using Tropic Marin ® Block multi-element solutions or specific Tropic Marin ® Components solutions.

An easy to use kit

No need to be a chemist to analyze your water! The kit contains all the necessary equipment : cuvettes, syringe, filter and return label. You take a water sample from your aquarium as well as a sample of osmosis water, then send them to the laboratory in Germany. A few days later, your results are available online!

Monitoring the progress of your aquarium

Because water quality fluctuates, Tropic Marin allows you to keep a history of your analyses . Follow the evolution of your aquarium and adapt the parameters to offer your corals and fish an optimal environment.

Procedure and instructions for use of ICP-OES Plus Analysis from Tropic Marin

1. Register on the lab.tropic-marin.com website and create your aquariums.

2. Register your water sample with the individual sample number (on the packaging) on the website. To do this, go to the website and enter the digital code under "new sample". Alternatively, simply scan the QR code on the label with the sample number. This step is very important: without sample registration, the sent water sample cannot be assigned and you will not receive a result.

3. Rinse the bottles with the white lid several times with aquarium water or osmosis water.

4. Fill the 50 ml bowl with aquarium water from the center of the tank.

5. Take two more water samples one after the other using the syringe provided. Squeeze the first 10 ml of water into the aquarium through the syringe filter, then squeeze the remaining 15 ml into the white lid bottles and close them.

6. Rinse the 15 ml bottle with the red lid with osmosis water and then fill it with the same.

7. Stick a label with the sample number on each cuvette. Stick the label with the red logo on the cuvette with the red lid.

8. Attach the address label to the packaging box and send the water samples to the address indicated.

9. You will be notified by email when the analysis is complete. You can view the results in PDF format or view them online. In the latter case, a history of the water values of each aquarium is also displayed.