{"product_id":"fauna-marin-fresh-icp-test","title":"Fauna Marin Fresh ICP Test","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFauna Marin Fresh ICP Test\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Use a Lab ICP Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab precision at home:\u003c\/strong\u003e samples are analyzed with ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry) plus photometric and electrochemical methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoes beyond drop tests:\u003c\/strong\u003e the report includes trace elements and contaminants such as copper, lead, aluminum, and arsenic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete sample kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything needed to collect and filter the sample is in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast turnaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard processing is completed within 1 to 2 business days after the sample arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tanks: dialing in fertilization and tracking down plant deficiencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp keepers managing sensitive water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting persistent algae problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking RO\/DI system performance and changes in tap water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiotope aquascapers matching natural water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Is Analyzed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic values:\u003c\/strong\u003e electrical conductivity, total hardness, pH, alkalinity (KH), CO2 content, acid-binding capacity, odor, coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMacroelements:\u003c\/strong\u003e sodium, magnesium, sulfur (sulfate), calcium, potassium, strontium, boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalogens:\u003c\/strong\u003e chloride, fluoride, bromine, iodine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrate, nitrite, phosphorus, total phosphate, ortho-phosphate, silicon, silicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrace elements and pollutants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelational values:\u003c\/strong\u003e ratio of macroelements and nutrient ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister your sample\u003c\/strong\u003e by creating a free account on the laboratory website and setting up your aquarium profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect the sample\u003c\/strong\u003e following the included step-by-step instructions for collection and filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShip it\u003c\/strong\u003e with the provided barcode and address label to CoralVue in Slidell, Louisiana. Use tracking and include a return address.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGet confirmation\u003c\/strong\u003e by email when your sample arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead your results\u003c\/strong\u003e online in full detail, plus a summary PDF by email.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample collection tubes and syringe with a sample filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated sampling instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample barcode and address label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eFauna Marin (Germany)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eFresh ICP Test (Green ICP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eFM-FICP-89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e4260119456709\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e50+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eICP-OES, photometric, and electrochemical analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e1 to 2 business days after the sample arrives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eOnline report plus summary PDF by email\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/api-freshwater-master-test-kit\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for everyday checks between lab tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-flourish-comprehensive-supplement\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Comprehensive Supplement\u003c\/a\u003e to correct trace deficiencies the report reveals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-equilibrium-gh-mineral-builder-planted\"\u003eSeachem Equilibrium\u003c\/a\u003e for rebuilding GH in soft or RO water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/icecap-4stage-rodi-100gpd\"\u003eIceCap 4-Stage RO\/DI System\u003c\/a\u003e for clean, consistent source water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for saltwater tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Fresh ICP Test is made for freshwater aquariums. Reef and marine tanks need a saltwater ICP test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I get results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I test my tap or RO water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular testing lets you track trends and catch problems early. 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