Aquaforest ICP Test 1
Comprehensive ICP-OES Water Analysis for Marine Aquariums & RO Water
Get a detailed picture of your aquarium's water chemistry with the Aquaforest ICP Test 1. This professional ICP-OES water analysis service is designed to thoroughly analyse saltwater from your aquarium and RO water, providing accurate results across 39 parameters, along with salinity, KH and NO₃ measurements.
The kit includes a dedicated test vial, individual sample code and return envelope, making it simple to collect your water sample and send it to the Aquaforest Laboratory for analysis.
ICP-OES testing provides a much more comprehensive overview of water chemistry than individual hobby test kits, allowing you to identify variations in elemental concentrations and make more informed decisions about aquarium maintenance and supplementation.
Key Features
- Professional ICP-OES water analysis
- Designed for marine aquarium water and RO water
- Analysis of 39 parameters
- Includes additional measurements for salinity, KH and NO₃
- Helps provide a comprehensive overview of aquarium water chemistry
- Individual sample code for registering your test
- Includes a dedicated test vial
- Includes an envelope for sending the sample to the laboratory
- Laboratory analysis performed using advanced ICP-OES spectrometers
- Results are made available online through the Aquaforest Lab website
- Suitable for regular monitoring of aquarium water parameters
What Does the ICP Test Analyse?
Aquaforest Lab analyses the following elements and parameters:
- Lithium (Li)
- Silicon (Si)
- Iodine (I)
- Barium (Ba)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Beryllium (Be)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Cobalt (Co)
- Iron (Fe)
- Vanadium (V)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Selenium (Se)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Tin (Sn)
- Antimony (Sb)
- Arsenic (As)
- Aluminium (Al)
- Lead (Pb)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Copper (Cu)
- Lanthanum (La)
- Scandium (Sc)
- Tungsten (W)
- Sodium (Na)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Potassium (K)
- Bromine (Br)
- Boron (B)
- Strontium (Sr)
- Sulphur (S)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- Salinity
- KH
- Nitrate (NO₃)
Benefits of ICP-OES Testing
Comprehensive Water Analysis
Instead of testing individual parameters separately, ICP testing provides a broad overview of your aquarium's elemental composition in a single analysis.
Identify Elemental Imbalances
The analysis can help identify variations in the concentration of numerous elements, giving reef keepers more information when evaluating aquarium water chemistry.
Monitor Reef Aquarium Chemistry
Regular laboratory analysis can be used alongside routine aquarium testing to monitor changes over time and support more informed water-management decisions.
Test Aquarium & RO Water
The service is designed to analyse saltwater from your aquarium as well as RO water, helping you assess both your aquarium environment and source water.
What Is ICP-OES?
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of liquid samples, including seawater, brine and other water samples.
During ICP-OES analysis, the sample is introduced into a high-temperature plasma. Elements within the sample emit light at characteristic wavelengths, which can then be measured to determine their concentrations.
According to Aquaforest Lab, its laboratory uses high-resolution ICP-OES spectrometers featuring a specialised optical system with horizontal and vertical plasma. The system covers a wavelength range of 130–770 nm, with the laboratory stating that processing of the entire spectral spectrum takes approximately 2 seconds.
Why Aquaforest Lab?
Aquaforest Lab operates two ICP-OES spectrometers, allowing the laboratory to process samples efficiently and provide aquarium analysis and recommendations after receiving the sample.
The combination of laboratory-grade instrumentation and multi-element analysis provides reef keepers with detailed information that complements routine aquarium test kits.
How to Use
1. Prepare the Test Vial
Rinse the supplied test vial twice using the water intended for analysis.
2. Collect Your Sample
Fill the vial with the water sample and close the vial tightly to prevent contamination or leakage.
3. Register Your Sample
Visit the Aquaforest Lab website and sign up or log in. Use the individual vial code supplied with your test kit to register your sample.
4. Prepare the Envelope
Complete the sender details on the enclosed shipping envelope.
5. Send the Sample
Place the prepared sample in the supplied envelope and mail it to the Aquaforest Laboratory for analysis.
6. Receive Your Results
You will receive an email notification when your results are available. Log in to the Aquaforest Lab website to access your laboratory report.
What's Included
- 1 × ICP test vial
- Individual test/sample code
- Shipping envelope for laboratory submission
- Access to Aquaforest Lab online reporting
Product Details
Brand: Aquaforest
Product: ICP Test 1
Testing Method: ICP-OES
Sample Type: Aquarium saltwater / RO water
Elemental Analysis: 39 parameters
Additional Measurements: Salinity, KH and NO₃
Laboratory: Aquaforest Lab
Result Delivery: Online laboratory report
Sample Quantity: 1 test
Important Information
- Avoid contaminating the sample during collection.
- Rinse the supplied vial twice with the water being tested before collecting the final sample.
- Ensure the vial is tightly sealed before shipping.
- Register the sample using the individual code supplied with the kit.
- Follow the laboratory's current instructions when submitting the sample.
- This product is a laboratory analysis service, not an instant at-home water test.
Get a Complete Picture of Your Aquarium Water
The Aquaforest ICP Test 1 gives reef keepers access to detailed laboratory analysis of aquarium water, covering a wide range of elements as well as salinity, KH and nitrate.
By providing a comprehensive snapshot of your water chemistry, ICP testing can complement your regular aquarium test kits and help you make more informed decisions about maintaining your reef system.
