{"product_id":"aquaforest-icp-test-1","title":"Aquaforest ICP Test 1","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquaforest ICP Test 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eComprehensive ICP-OES Water Analysis for Marine Aquariums \u0026amp; RO Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a detailed picture of your aquarium's water chemistry with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest ICP Test 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This professional ICP-OES water analysis service is designed to thoroughly analyse saltwater from your aquarium and RO water, providing accurate results across\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39 parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with salinity, KH and NO₃ measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eICP-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICP-OES water analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarine aquarium water and RO water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e39 parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes additional measurements for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalinity, KH and NO₃\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps provide a comprehensive overview of aquarium water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual sample code for registering your test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a dedicated test vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes an envelope for sending the sample to the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory analysis performed using advanced ICP-OES spectrometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults are made available online through the Aquaforest Lab website\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for regular monitoring of aquarium water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does the ICP Test Analyse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Lab analyses the following elements and parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithium (Li)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon (Si)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine (I)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarium (Ba)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel (Ni)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeryllium (Be)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromium (Cr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanadium (V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury (Hg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCadmium (Cd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin (Sn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntimony (Sb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArsenic (As)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium (Al)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead (Pb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium (Ti)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanthanum (La)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScandium (Sc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTungsten (W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBromine (Br)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrontium (Sr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate (PO₄)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate (NO₃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of ICP-OES Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Water Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of testing individual parameters separately, ICP testing provides a broad overview of your aquarium's elemental composition in a single analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentify Elemental Imbalances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analysis can help identify variations in the concentration of numerous elements, giving reef keepers more information when evaluating aquarium water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonitor Reef Aquarium Chemistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular laboratory analysis can be used alongside routine aquarium testing to monitor changes over time and support more informed water-management decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTest Aquarium \u0026amp; 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Elements within the sample emit light at characteristic wavelengths, which can then be measured to determine their concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130–770 nm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the laboratory stating that processing of the entire spectral spectrum takes approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aquaforest Lab?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Lab operates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwo ICP-OES spectrometers\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the laboratory to process samples efficiently and provide aquarium analysis and recommendations after receiving the sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of laboratory-grade instrumentation and multi-element analysis provides reef keepers with detailed information that complements routine aquarium test kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. 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Send the Sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the prepared sample in the supplied envelope and mail it to the Aquaforest Laboratory for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Receive Your Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemail notification when your results are available\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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