Little Shop of Coral
Fauna Marine Lab Kits
Fauna Marine Lab Kits
Couldn't load pickup availability
Fauna Marin ICP Test
The Fauna Marin ICP Test gives reef keepers a detailed look at what is happening inside their aquarium by analyzing a water sample in a professional laboratory. Using specific testing methods, the ICP test measures both major and trace elements, helping hobbyists identify deficiencies, excess nutrients, and contaminants that may not be detected with traditional hobby test kits.
After collecting your water sample, simply send it to the laboratory and review the results online. Along with a complete analysis of your aquarium water, you'll receive recommendations to help you maintain a healthy, stable, and thriving reef system.
What does the test measure?
-
Major elements, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium
-
Essential trace elements
-
Heavy metals and contaminants
-
Nutrient levels
-
Water chemistry imbalances
How to use
-
Collect the required water sample using the included container.
-
Register the test according to the included instructions.
-
Ship the sample to the laboratory.
-
Review the results online and make any necessary adjustments.
Why we love it
Sometimes the answers aren't visible through standard testing alone. The Fauna Marin ICP Test gives reef keepers a more complete understanding of their aquarium and provides valuable insight into the overall health and stability of their system.
 Fauna Marine Total ICP Test
The Fauna Marin Total ICP Test takes water analysis one step further by providing a look at both your aquarium water and your source water. This allows reef keepers to identify hidden problems that may be affecting the long-term health of their aquarium, including contaminants introduced during water changes or top-off procedures.
This advanced testing service is an excellent tool for reef keepers looking to fine-tune their aquarium and maintain the most stable environment possible for their fish and corals.
What is included?
-
Aquarium water analysis
-
Source water analysis
-
Detailed laboratory results
-
Recommendations for correcting imbalances
-
Easy online access to your results
How to use
-
Collect the required water samples according to the instructions provided.
-
Register the test using the information included with the kit.
-
Send the samples to the laboratory for analysis.
-
Review your results and adjust your system as needed.
Why we love it
Every successful reef aquarium depends on stability, and the Total ICP Test helps remove much of the guesswork. By analyzing both aquarium and source water, hobbyists can uncover issues that might otherwise go unnoticed and make more informed decisions about the care of their reef.
Collapsible content
LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.Â
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
ADVANCED: