TheClark Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I love data, Triton is exciting to me. Going to do a baseline test on the system, will post results. There is quite a bit of buzz already on reef2reef about it. UniqueCorals has it available now for 49 dollars... Triton Labs Reef Aquarium Water Test- Single Test Vials with Return Shipping- "Empowered Reefkeeping" is at the core of "The Triton Method" , and it all starts with information about your aquarium's water. For the time ever, reefkeepers have access to the most detailied analysis of aquarium water ever developed. Developed over several years at his facility in Dusseldorf, Germany, Triton Labs founder, Ehsan Dashti has developed customized protocols to utilize Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emmission Spectrometry analysis (ICP-OES) to iterally rip molecules apart with plasma that is heated to 10,000 degrees Kelvin for analysis. The ICP-OES machine has been adapted by Ehsan to test seawater for the ultimate in accuracy. Water is tested for precise concentrations of lesser known elements found in seawater that are either essential and missing, or detrimental and building up to high levels in the aquarium. The elements being tested for include Na, Ca, Mg, K, Sr, B, Br, S, Li, Be, Ba, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Si, As, Sb, Sn, Cd, Se, Mo, Hg, P (PO4), Pb, I. AVAILABLE HERE OCTOBER 15TH. The results provide you with the most detailed analysis of marine aquarium water you've ever seen, enabling you to understand exactly what's missing, what's excessive, and what to do about it. The results of Triton Reef’s testing are reported back to you online in a simple, easy-to-understand format. If you need to add trace elements, Triton offers ultra-pure trace elements to adjust defficiencies in your quarium. The benefit to you is being able, for the first time, to add exactly what your corals require for long-term health and growth, or knowing exactly what is building up to potentially detrimental levels. The possibilities with the "Triton Method" include being able to precisely replicate natural the water chemistry conditions from reefs around the world, as well as creating higher potential for success with the information provided by the ICP-OES analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Good read if you are curious on reefbuilders: http://reefbuilders.com/2014/05/26/triton-reef-elementz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Eagerly awaiting your results (popcorn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been following that thread-makes me feel good about me not doing water changes- How often you going to test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Eagerly awaiting your results (popcorn) Me too! Vials should come in a few days, maybe 3 weeks from now will have numbers. I've been following that thread-makes me feel good about me not doing water changes- How often you going to test? Thinking of just getting a baseline for now to see how out of whack I am... I mean my tank is... At 50 bucks a pop it won't be a weekly or even a monthly thing that is for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been following that thread-makes me feel good about me not doing water changes- How often you going to test? You're not doing water changes Brad? Makes sense in a large system if you are dosing. Thanks for sharing Jeremy. Hopefully the price will come down. Are you going to test your water with your own strips at the same time to see how they compare to the Triton lab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I am surprised how many wildly successful reefers do not do water changes (kudos Brad and Mattv). Definitely will compare this against the things I can test, but there are quite a few elements they test for that just cannot be done at home. In a few years we may be able to point back to some real break through moments in the hobby that were enabled by people having their data compared to NSW. Exciting stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I am surprised how many wildly successful reefers do not do water changes (kudos Brad and Mattv). Definitely will compare this against the things I can test, but there are quite a few elements they test for that just cannot be done at home. In a few years we may be able to point back to some real break through moments in the hobby that were enabled by people having their data compared to NSW. Exciting stuff! Yes and they are the sps guys. There's a few threads on reef central and reef2reef about this. The main purpose of the water changes would be to replete the nutrients and you are topping off with high quality water so it makes sense. It's pretty labor intensive to do a water change on a 200 gallon system or more. Can't wait to see what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catfish2 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Here's the link to Ehsan Daskti talking about the triton method at macna for anyone that missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Great talk, the guys is interesting to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Here's the link to Ehsan Daskti talking about the triton method at macna for anyone that missed it. Thanks for sharing! Loved the beard on the guy that was talking first!(rock2)(laugh) Interesting about the Goniopora and manganese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 It is intriguing that 80-80% of US tanks supposedly are coming back with high levels of lithium. There are so many little bits of data now, more new information to take in and learn from. Also the whole Barium and Montipora Digitata using it, very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 It is intriguing that 80-80% of US tanks supposedly are coming back with high levels of lithium. There are so many little bits of data now, more new information to take in and learn from. Also the whole Barium and Montipora Digitata using it, very interesting. Interesting... Lithium..(scratch) Does that mean that the fish in US tanks are more chill!(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Interesting... Lithium..(scratch) Does that mean that the fish in US tanks are more chill!(laugh) Haha right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ordered My Triton Test I'd bet we all also have arsenic in a long list of trace elements found in our tanks...along with lithium. Both of which supposedly do not precipitate or get taken up quickly by corals or algae:() Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am a little scared to know all the accumulated elements that were never supposed to be there. I am excited to see the results even though they are not for my tank and thanks for posting this up for all of us to tag along,this is certainly something good to have in discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am concerned about aluminum from all my phosphate battles. Kit is not here yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I am concerned about aluminum from all my phosphate battles. Kit is not here yet... Aluminum is definitely one I'm interested in...so many ways for it to get into the system. Im not sure about the absorption/usage rates of it because there are many mixed opinions from reefers worldwide. I love the idea of these tests, though it does leave the door open to the possibility of completely over-thinking it all, but just out of sheer curiosity I think it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Organic vs inorganic phosphate is another one of interest, if that is possible to ascertain. Randy Holmes Farley over on R2R thought it might be possible. Early word is, there is not nearly as much organic phosphate coming in on people's tests as what we have been told (2% inorganic, 98% organic). Information is so good, people will learn and adjust. Yes I can see people totally over thinking too! There is danger I suppose... This video Ehsan talks allot about overthinking it and what elements even if they test out of range to leave alone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Man, logged into uniquecorals to track my order. Vials have not even been shipped out yet, ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (scary) The suspense must be aggravating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Oops no tracking since I chose lowest cost shipping. It is here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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