Another perfectly timed video from March. A water test is on my next steps list for my Reef Casa Villa. Thanks March. Well done. Hope to meet you at Aquachella Chicago if you decided to go.
Personally I use Triton UK ICP and try to make quarterly tests, at same time of sending sample I also take and make a set of tests using majority Hanna Checkers. Once the results come back I can compare and use the weekly home tests results to find an average, if they stay consistent then I am happy that the water quality is where I want it. If the ICP identifies something to be concerned with I can adjust my dosing accordingly so hopefully by the next ICP I have resolved that issue.
Disagree with sending in an ICP test and comparing it to your home test kit to decide which one is better or more accurate. We should use it the same way we recommend test kits for home users - look at the trends not an individual test. Hanna checkers can vary widely depending on the bottle (the 10ml lines are all a little different), fingerprints on the bottle, how you mixed it one time via the next, how much reagent you used out of the packet? Are you getting more power this time vs the last? Totally agree with you about shipping time, interface etc.
I don't know if it's just me but I think there might be something up with your camera or your editing settings it's making my eyes go funny lol. Great when the camera is still tho.
Not a fare test and this why results where so different. The key differences between Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) lie in their detection methods and applications: 1. Detection Method: ICP-OES: Detects light emitted by atoms and ions when excited by the plasma. Each element emits light at characteristic wavelengths, and the intensity of this light is measured to determine the concentration of elements. ICP-MS: Measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions produced by the plasma. This allows for the detection of different isotopes and quantification of elements based on their mass. 2. Sensitivity and Detection Limits: ICP-OES: Generally has higher detection limits, making it less sensitive compared to ICP-MS. Suitable for detecting elements at parts per million (ppm) levels. ICP-MS: Offers much lower detection limits, often in parts per billion (ppb) or even parts per trillion (ppt), making it more sensitive and suitable for trace element analysis. 3. Element Range: ICP-OES: Effective for a wide range of elements, especially metals and some non-metals. ICP-MS: Also effective for a wide range of elements, but particularly excels in detecting trace elements and isotopes. 4. Interference: ICP-OES: Susceptible to spectral interferences from overlapping emission lines. ICP-MS: Susceptible to isobaric interferences where ions of different elements have the same mass-to-charge ratio, although these can often be mitigated with collision/reaction cells. 5. Cost and Complexity: ICP-OES: Typically less expensive and simpler to operate and maintain compared to ICP-MS. ICP-MS: More costly and complex, requiring more sophisticated equipment and operation expertise. In summary, ICP-OES is favored for its cost-effectiveness and capability to analyze higher concentration samples with fewer interferences in emission spectra, while ICP-MS is preferred for its superior sensitivity and ability to detect trace elements and isotopic analysis. There was always going be a clear winner
Proves to me I will never buy icp. Expensive and if they can’t agree on numbers. One says high ones says 0 I can’t make decisions off the data. Basic water tests + water changes for me
I noticed on your report that your dkh was 7.63 with an ideal value of 7.5 I thought that the range was supposed to be between 8 and 12 or am I missing something or confused?
This is exaclty what I needed, thank you from Virginia Beach, VA.
Thanks for your review! All the best from Austria, Christoph
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Another perfectly timed video from March. A water test is on my next steps list for my Reef Casa Villa. Thanks March. Well done. Hope to meet you at Aquachella Chicago if you decided to go.
This was a great one! Really helpful for all, thank you sir!
Personally I use Triton UK ICP and try to make quarterly tests, at same time of sending sample I also take and make a set of tests using majority Hanna Checkers. Once the results come back I can compare and use the weekly home tests results to find an average, if they stay consistent then I am happy that the water quality is where I want it. If the ICP identifies something to be concerned with I can adjust my dosing accordingly so hopefully by the next ICP I have resolved that issue.
Reef zlements is great for anyone in UK amazing support as well.
Disagree with sending in an ICP test and comparing it to your home test kit to decide which one is better or more accurate. We should use it the same way we recommend test kits for home users - look at the trends not an individual test. Hanna checkers can vary widely depending on the bottle (the 10ml lines are all a little different), fingerprints on the bottle, how you mixed it one time via the next, how much reagent you used out of the packet? Are you getting more power this time vs the last? Totally agree with you about shipping time, interface etc.
Agree with you on that comparison O
I don't know if it's just me but I think there might be something up with your camera or your editing settings it's making my eyes go funny lol. Great when the camera is still tho.
Nothing beats Oceamo ICP-MS
March you ever use AquaForest personally? If so how well do you think they are?
I run ATI essentials so use ATI for ICP. Next day delivery and results within an hour or two. Can’t be faulted imo
You should try fauna Marin ICP total
Do you not stock anything by zlements they have a great icp also
Dang...thats the first I heard about ICP closing....I have 3 of them on the shelf at home on standby....
Not a fare test and this why results where so different.
The key differences between Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) lie in their detection methods and applications:
1. Detection Method:
ICP-OES: Detects light emitted by atoms and ions when excited by the plasma. Each element emits light at characteristic wavelengths, and the intensity of this light is measured to determine the concentration of elements.
ICP-MS: Measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions produced by the plasma. This allows for the detection of different isotopes and quantification of elements based on their mass.
2. Sensitivity and Detection Limits:
ICP-OES: Generally has higher detection limits, making it less sensitive compared to ICP-MS. Suitable for detecting elements at parts per million (ppm) levels.
ICP-MS: Offers much lower detection limits, often in parts per billion (ppb) or even parts per trillion (ppt), making it more sensitive and suitable for trace element analysis.
3. Element Range:
ICP-OES: Effective for a wide range of elements, especially metals and some non-metals.
ICP-MS: Also effective for a wide range of elements, but particularly excels in detecting trace elements and isotopes.
4. Interference:
ICP-OES: Susceptible to spectral interferences from overlapping emission lines.
ICP-MS: Susceptible to isobaric interferences where ions of different elements have the same mass-to-charge ratio, although these can often be mitigated with collision/reaction cells.
5. Cost and Complexity:
ICP-OES: Typically less expensive and simpler to operate and maintain compared to ICP-MS.
ICP-MS: More costly and complex, requiring more sophisticated equipment and operation expertise.
In summary, ICP-OES is favored for its cost-effectiveness and capability to analyze higher concentration samples with fewer interferences in emission spectra, while ICP-MS is preferred for its superior sensitivity and ability to detect trace elements and isotopic analysis.
There was always going be a clear winner
Proves to me I will never buy icp. Expensive and if they can’t agree on numbers. One says high ones says 0 I can’t make decisions off the data. Basic water tests + water changes for me
I noticed on your report that your dkh was 7.63 with an ideal value of 7.5 I thought that the range was supposed to be between 8 and 12 or am I missing something or confused?
I think ICP Analasys closed shop. Fauna Marin ICP Total is very good
There is a big difference between icp oes and icp ms testing and can't be compared.
Fauna Marine