Why Reef Zlements Testing?

At Reef Zlements, we offer a range of advanced water testing services to help reef enthusiasts maintain optimal aquarium conditions. Below are detailed descriptions of our Standard ICP, Advanced ICP, and ICP-MS testing services:

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Standard ICP Testing

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Our Standard ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) Testing utilises our in-house SPECTROGREEN DSOI ICP-OES instrument. This state-of-the-art equipment features a unique radial dual side-on interface, capturing emitted light from both sides of a vertical plasma with only a single extra reflection. This design provides twice the sensitivity of conventional radial-view models and matches the sensitivity of newer vertical-torch dual-view systems. Recommended by ICP specialists at Spectro for saltwater analysis, our technology ensures consistent and precise measurements, free from matrix interferences.

This detailed analysis provides reef keepers with precise insights into their aquarium's water chemistry, enabling informed decisions for maintaining a healthy marine environment.

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Building upon our Standard ICP Testing, the Advanced ICP Testing service incorporates additional analytical techniques to offer a more comprehensive assessment of your aquarium's water quality. In addition to the elements analysed in the Standard ICP Test, this service includes:

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• Ion Chromatography (IC): Measures anions such as Fluoride (F⁻), Nitrite (NO₂⁻), Nitrate (NO₃⁻), Orthophosphate (PO₄³⁻), and Sulphate (SO₄²⁻).

• Robotic Titration: Determines parameters like pH and Alkalinity.

• Colorimetry: Assesses orthophosphate.

• Conductometry: Measures Conductivity, salinity and Specific Gravity.

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This expanded testing capability allows for the precise measurement of additional parameters, providing a holistic view of your aquarium's health. Our in-house SPECTROGREEN DSOI ICP-OES, combined with these advanced analytical methods, ensures that reefers receive the highest quality analysis in the industry.

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ICP-MS Testing (Available soon)

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For aquarists seeking the most detailed analysis available, our brand new Agilent ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) instrument offers unparalleled precision. This service encompasses all the assessments provided in the Advanced ICP Testing, with the addition of ICP-MS technology for trace and ultra-trace element detection. While ICP-OES is highly effective for measuring macro elements present in higher concentrations, ICP-MS excels in detecting trace and ultra-trace elements at parts-per-trillion (ppt) levels. This dual approach ensures comprehensive coverage of both macro and trace elements, delivering the most accurate and reliable analysis possible.

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By integrating multiple analytical techniques—including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, Robotic Titration, Colorimetry, and Conductometry—our ICP-MS Testing provides reef keepers with a complete and detailed understanding of their aquarium's water chemistry. This comprehensive insight enables proactive management and maintenance of optimal conditions for all marine inhabitants.

At Reef Zlements, we are dedicated to providing precise and reliable water testing services to support the success of your reef aquarium.

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Reef Zlementd tests 64 elements up to a resolution of PARTS PER TRILLION:

Aluminium • Antimony • Arsenic • Barium • Beryllium • Bismuth • Boron • Bromine • Cadmium • Calcium Cerium • Chloride • Chromium • Cobalt • Copper • Dysprosium • Erbium • Europium • Fluoride • Gallium  Gadolinium • Germanium • Holmium • Iodine • Indium • Iron • Lanthanum • Lead • Lithium • Magnesium  Manganese • Mercury • Molybdenum • Neodymium • Nickel • Niobium • Nitrate • Nitrite • Phosphorous Potassium • Praseodymium • Rubidium • Samarium • Selenium • Silicon • Silver • Sodium • Strontium • Sulphur • Sulphate • Terbium • Tellurium • Thallium • Thorium • Thulium • Tin • Titanium • Tungsten • Uranium  • Vanadium • Yttrium • Ytterbium • Zirconium • Zinc
 

And 13 other parameters measured and reported:
Salinity • Specific Gravity • Conductivity • pH • Alkalinity • Calcium Carbonate Equivalent • Acid Binding Capacity • Nitrite • Nitrate • Orthophosphate • Total Phosphate • Colour • Smell

Reef Zlements stands at the forefront of the reef aquarium industry as the sole UK company offering this advanced range of tests. Experience unparalleled accuracy, precision and ultimate turnaround time with Reef Zlements' advanced testing services, enabling you to achieve optimal reef aquarium conditions and elevate your reef-keeping journey.

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Available tests:

• ICP MS test*

• ICP MS + RODI test*

• Advanced ICP test*

• Advanced + RODI ICP tests*

• Standard Saltwater only ICP*

• Saltwater + RODI ICP tests*

• The above are also offered as 3 tests Multipack with a free RODI Test*

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* Suject to T&Cs