Oh No...MY MO !!!

[dangerbird]

I just got my test water back from AWT. The results follow:

Ammonia (NH3-4) ........................Good ....................... 0.002
Nitrite (NO2)...........................Good ....................... 0.017
Nitrate (NO3)...........................Good.........................1.4
Phosphate (PO4) ........................Good ....................... 0.21
Silica (SiO2-3) ....................... High.........................1.1
Potassium (K)...........................Low......................... 215
Calcium (Ca)............................Low......................... 291
Boron (B) ..............................Good ........................4.2
Molybdenum (Mo)........................ High.........................0.4
Strontium (Sr) ........................ High....................... 12.7
Magnesium (Mg) ........................ High....................... 1475
Iodine (I¯).............................Good ...................... 0.07
Copper (Cu++) ......................... High....................... 0.04
Alkalinity (meq/L)......................Good ...................... 2.59


Any thoughts? My Molybdenum and Strontium are pretty high. I haven't used anything in my tank and never add this stuff. Any thoughts on that one? Any advice on any of this would be great. Thanks

 

[Scottyrock]

some of the stuff they test for is crazy... how would ya even lower your molybdenum??? furthermore, what are the effects of a high concentration? i may send in my water in between a change just to see what the levels are...

 

[Dave]

I would have thought the copper and silica would be the concern.

 

[Nickjr000]

Def copper and silica are more of a problem than the moly, I don't even know how bad a high level would be for your tank. Probably worse than a low level though

 

[dangerbird]

Def copper and silica are more of a problem than the moly, I don't even know how bad a high level would be for your tank. Probably worse than a low level though

They are, but that I think I can fix those. My RO/DI unit was way over due for changing the filters. And I've had them but was too lazy and not testing for copper or silica. Anyway, those I understand, but I had no idea what to do about the Molybdenum. I just wish there were more accurate home test available, I hate having to give a best guess to colors! Before I sent my test in, I tested with a Salifert test and my Nitrates came in at 5, when I got the test back they said 1.4, so I tested again with the Salifert and a Red Sea (I know!) anyway, they still came in about 5. Who do you trust? I tend to think maybe I'm a little color blind or something. Anyway, Things are improving in my levels. Thanks

 

[DaveK]

IMHO, your water testing show a few things you might want to alter, but overall they are not way out of line.

Take a look at your livestock. If the fish and corals are looking great, and doing well, I be very reluctant to change anything. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Consider the tests a guide, not something you need to match.