Decode Your ICP Test Results in Minutes
Stop guessing what your ICP numbers mean. Our cheat sheet gives you safe ranges, red flags, and action steps for every element — all on one printable page.
Sound Familiar?
44 elements, no context
Your ICP report lands and it's a wall of numbers. Which ones actually matter? Which can you safely ignore?
Hidden pollutants
Copper, lead, and zinc can silently harm your corals. But without knowing the safe limits, you might miss the warning signs.
What to actually do
Even when you spot a problem, knowing the right corrective action — and what NOT to do — makes all the difference.
What's Inside the Cheat Sheet
- Pollutant red flags table
Safe limits for copper, lead, aluminum, zinc, tin, and nickel — with common sources and action steps
- Major element reference
Target ranges for calcium, magnesium, potassium, strontium, and boron with NSW comparison values
- Trace element guide
9 trace elements with targets, biological roles, and what to do if they're off
- Nutrient conversion formulas
Phosphorus-to-phosphate conversion and unit clarifications so you compare apples to apples
- Quick decision guide
Color-coded flowchart: everything in range, major elements off, trace elements low, pollutants elevated
- Write-in columns
Space to record your ICP values and home kit readings side-by-side for comparison
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Perfect For
First-time ICP testers
Just sent your first sample? This sheet helps you make sense of what comes back.
SPS coral keepers
Trace elements and pollutants matter most when you're keeping sensitive corals.
Troubleshooters
Corals declining with "good" parameters? ICP often reveals what home kits miss.
Regular ICP testers
Keep it by your desk for quick reference every time new results arrive.
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