Fauna Marin Fresh ICP Test

The Fauna Marin Fresh ICP Test is a professional laboratory water analysis built for freshwater aquariums. You collect a small sample at home, mail it in, and get a report covering more than 50 parameters, from basic water chemistry to macro elements, trace elements, nutrients, and heavy-metal contaminants. Browse the rest of our water testing lineup.

Why Use a Lab ICP Test

• Lab precision at home: samples are analyzed with ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) plus photometric and electrochemical methods.
• Goes beyond drop tests: the report includes trace elements and contaminants such as copper, lead, aluminum, and arsenic.
• Complete sample kit: everything needed to collect and filter the sample is in the box.
• Fast turnaround: standard processing is completed within 1 to 2 business days after the sample arrives.

Great For

• Planted tanks: dialing in fertilization and tracking down plant deficiencies
• Shrimp keepers managing sensitive water parameters
• Troubleshooting persistent algae problems
• Checking RO/DI system performance and changes in tap water quality
• Biotope aquascapers matching natural water conditions

What Is Analyzed

• Basic values: electrical conductivity, total hardness, pH, alkalinity (KH), CO2 content, acid-binding capacity, odor, coloration
• Macroelements: sodium, magnesium, sulfur (sulfate), calcium, potassium, strontium, boron
• Halogens: chloride, fluoride, bromine, iodine
• Nutrients: nitrate, nitrite, phosphorus, total phosphate, ortho-phosphate, silicon, silicate
• Trace elements and pollutants: aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, iron, copper, lanthanum, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, mercury, selenium, silver, titanium, vanadium, tungsten, zinc, tin, zirconium
• Relational values: ratio of macroelements and nutrient ratio

How It Works

1. Register your sample by creating a free account on the laboratory website and setting up your aquarium profile.
2. Collect the sample following the included step-by-step instructions for collection and filtration.
3. Ship it with the provided barcode and address label to CoralVue in Slidell, Louisiana. Use tracking and include a return address.
4. Get confirmation by email when your sample arrives.
5. Read your results online in full detail, plus a summary PDF by email.

What's in the Box

• Sample collection tubes and syringe with a sample filter
• Illustrated sampling instructions
• Sample barcode and address label

Specifications

Recommended Pairings

• API Freshwater Master Test Kit for everyday checks between lab tests
• Seachem Flourish Comprehensive Supplement to correct trace deficiencies the report reveals
• Seachem Equilibrium for rebuilding GH in soft or RO water
• IceCap 4-Stage RO/DI System for clean, consistent source water

FAQ

Is this for saltwater tanks?
No. The Fresh ICP Test is made for freshwater aquariums. Reef and marine tanks need a saltwater ICP test.

How long until I get results?
Standard processing is completed within 1 to 2 business days after the sample arrives at the lab, plus the time it takes to ship your sample.

Can I test my tap or RO water?
Yes. Checking source water is one of the listed uses, and it is a good way to confirm your RO/DI system is performing or to spot changes in tap water.

How often should I test?
Regular testing lets you track trends and catch problems early. Keep a record of each sample number so you can compare reports.