Aquaforest ICP Test Freshwater
Take the guesswork out of freshwater aquarium maintenance with the Aquaforest ICP Test Freshwater. This advanced ICP-OES water analysis provides a detailed assessment of key macroelements, microelements, water hardness parameters, and potentially harmful heavy metals.
With analysis of 23 key parameters, the test gives freshwater aquarists a detailed picture of their aquarium's water chemistry, helping identify imbalances and fine-tune water conditions before problems become visible.
The results are available online, allowing you to conveniently review your water analysis and make informed adjustments to your aquarium maintenance and fertilization routine.
Key Features
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Advanced ICP-OES laboratory analysis
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Tests 23 key freshwater parameters
- Measures macroelements and microelements
- Includes water hardness parameters
- Detects potentially harmful heavy metals
- Helps identify nutrient and mineral imbalances
- Supports more precise fertilization adjustments
- Higher analytical precision than typical home test kits
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Results available online
- Suitable for planted aquariums, discus tanks, shrimp tanks, and biotope setups
Parameters Tested
The analysis includes:
- Nitrogen (N)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Potassium (K)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Iron (Fe)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Boron (B)
- Sulfur (S)
- Silicon (Si)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Cobalt (Co)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Copper (Cu)
- Nitrate (NO₃⁻)
- Phosphate (PO₄³⁻)
- Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)
- Carbonate hardness (KH)
- General hardness (GH)
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NO₃₄ ratio
- Redfield ratio
Benefits
🔬 Detailed Water Analysis
ICP-OES technology provides a more comprehensive assessment of aquarium water than relying solely on conventional home test kits.
🌿 Fine-Tune Plant Nutrition
Identify nutrient levels and potential imbalances to help make more precise decisions about fertilization in planted aquariums.
🐟 Support Fish Health
Understanding your water chemistry helps you maintain stable and appropriate conditions for freshwater fish, including sensitive species such as discus.
🦐 Ideal for Shrimp Aquariums
Detailed mineral and water-hardness information can be especially useful when maintaining shrimp systems where stable water parameters are important.
⚖️ Identify Imbalances Before Problems Appear
Regular analysis can help reveal changes in water chemistry before visible symptoms appear in fish, shrimp, or plants.
📊 Results Available Online
Once the analysis has been completed, results are made available online for convenient access and review.
Who Is It For?
Planted Aquariums
Fine-tune nutrient levels and fertilization based on detailed water analysis.
Discus Keepers
Monitor important water chemistry parameters to support stable aquarium conditions.
Shrimp Tanks
Check mineral and hardness parameters that are important for maintaining suitable freshwater conditions.
Biotope Setups
Gain a more detailed understanding of your aquarium's water chemistry and make adjustments according to the needs of your chosen biotope.
How It Helps Your Aquarium
The Aquaforest ICP Test Freshwater gives you a detailed snapshot of your aquarium's water chemistry. Instead of relying only on symptoms or basic test results, you can use the analysis to identify potential nutrient, mineral, or hardness imbalances and make more informed adjustments.
This makes the test particularly useful as part of a proactive aquarium maintenance routine.
Important Information
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Designed for freshwater aquariums.
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Analysis is performed using ICP-OES technology.
- Results are provided online.
- The test is intended as a water-analysis tool to help guide aquarium maintenance and parameter adjustments.
- Follow the supplied sampling instructions carefully to obtain accurate results.
Know Your Water. Fine-Tune Your Aquarium.
Get a deeper understanding of your freshwater aquarium with the Aquaforest ICP Test Freshwater. With detailed analysis of 23 key parameters, including nutrients, minerals, hardness, ratios, and potentially harmful elements, it gives you the information you need to make smarter decisions about fertilization, water chemistry, and aquarium care—before problems become visible.