ICP results - trace elements advice

[areefer]

Hi,

I just got the results from my first ICP-MS test. Most of my deficiencies are with the trace elements. I'm not planning to use the moonshiner's method, but I'm looking for advice on what I should focusing on improving. For background, I automatically dose Alk, Cal and Tropic Marin Balling Part C and I do 10% weekly water changes with Aquaforest Reef Salt (but I did miss a couple weeks of water changes recently).

Thanks!

 

[DatReefGuy]

I had a deficiency as well and I was told to do an all around method. I use Red Sea Trace Colors and it works mint. Corals stopped dying off and growing like crazy. I love this stuff. You do have to go based on your calcium level and how big your tank is for dosing.

 

[Reefried]

I would agree. I use Tropic Marin A + K. But I only dose a small amount twice a week. Probably 2mls of both. I do 4 ICP tests a year. I am usually good regarding trace results. Some are low but I do not want to overdose any. Also some particular trace elements get depleted the moment you add them.

 

[areefer]

Thanks. I'll look at both options.