First ICP Test

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Hi reefers,

Just got result for my first ICP test, wondering if anyone can help read the result. I have a mix reef with sps and LPS, and I was using instant ocean reef crystal for almost a year, and recently switched to regular IC salt. Roughly 10% WC weekly, doses BRS two parts with Magnesium. Glad to see that the trace element is not very off. I do noticed a few things that I'm not too sure about:
  1. Aluminum is 7ug/l, is this normal? Should I be concerned?
  2. Potassium is kind low, so I will start dosing. What's the optimal level for mixed reef?
  3. Lithium is too high and on the red zone. Where does it come from? Is this concerning (I've searched on this forum, and it seems fine?)
  4. Manganese is 0, should I dose?
  5. Iodine is also on the low range, should I dose?
  6. Anything else that looks off?

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I'm not very familiar with ICP tests, but posting more info about your setup can help the experts give answers
Of course, I got a 65gallon mixed reef, mostly SPS and LPS, some softies. Tank has been running for a year (the rock is almost 3 years old from smaller tank)
Recently lost one torch with brown jelly (not sure why), but other 6-7 torches are thriving. Sps has nice PE but slow on growth
 

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