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- Hello Folks. Robert from Marine Depot here,
and thanks for tuning in.
ICP water testing gives you a very accurate glimpse
of what's inside your aquarium water.
But wat good is an accurate test result,
if you don't know what it means or how to fix it?
Triton Applied Reef Bioscience is a German-based company,
that has developed, through extensive research,
a series of services and products
that really help to overcome the limitations
of home water test kits and puts the power
of keeping a stable and thriving reef tank
back in your hands.
- [Robert] Triton lab located in Düsseldorf, Germany
developed a way to affordably measure sea water elements
using inductively coupled plasma
optical emission spectrometry, Or ICP for short.
ICP is a high-tech analysis technique,
that uses really, really hot plasma
to split the water sample into two individual ions.
The result is a snapshot of the elemental makeup
of your tank's water.
To get started with Triton,
you need to order a Triton ICP test kit from our website.
When the kit arrives, register online to receive your unique
customer ID via email.
Once you're issued an ID, complete the registration.
The test kit includes two water sample vials
with unique bar codes.
These bar codes are entered into the website,
linking them to you aquarium.
When entering your reef tank's details online,
it's important to provide an accurate estimate
of the amount of water in your aquarium in order for
Tritan to make detailed recommendations for you.
Fill the vials with your tank water,
place them in a shipping envelope,
add postage and drop them in the mail.
The water sample will be analyzed in Geramny
and you'll be able to get the results online
in seven to ten days.
An email notification is sent
when the test result is available.
The results can be viewed via their interactive website,
or downloaded as a PDF.
- The PDF download will outline your test results,
but you really want to take advantage
of the very powerful Triton website
where you can interpret your results and then take action.
- [Robert] You will be served with helpful tabs
that explain what the results mean,
and then how to correct and maintain each element
or water parameter.
- Based on years of experience and the data collected
from thousands of aquariums around the world,
they have also developed The Triton Method.
This approach to keeping an aquarium was developed
specifically for reef tanks and despite popular belief,
it is quite simple and here's how it works.
- [Robert] Test the aquarium water using ICP analysis,
evaluate the results, then finally take action
when it stays from natural sea water conditions.
- It's the take action part
that makes The Triton Method unique.
With each Triton Lab test result,
you'll receive a specific set of instructions
for how to correct and keep your salt water
as close to natural conditions as possible.
- [Robert] Triton will provide simple action plans,
specifically for your aquarium, using Triton reagents.
The Triton reagents are simply the Triton brand
rang of additives.
The Core7 base elements are the super concentrated
foundation reagents with all major, minor, and trace
elements of natural sea water.
- The Core7 range of supplements includes
four individual solutions that are designed
to be dosed into your tank daily.
Think of this as a complete and balanced dosing solution,
that lays the foundation for the Triton Method
to meet the demands of your tank.
- [Robert] One important note about the Core7 elements
is that they are available in two different formulations.
The base elements version is designed for tanks
that are running the complete Triton Method
with a large refugium.
The Core7 reef supplements are best used on any other tank
not adhering to the Triton Method approach to reef keeping.
After implementing the Core7 elements,
periodic ICP testing, coupled with home water testing
can effectively monitor and log the stability
of your aquarium water over time.
The tests will also identify and provide instructions
for removing any harmful contaminants
that may have built up in your system.
For example, you might notice calcium levels
are a little low and phosphates are elevated.
In this case, Triton would suggest changes
to your Core7 calcium dosing
as well as provide you an action plan
for lowering your Phosphate levels
using the Triton AL99 phosphate remover.
Here at MD, we stock the Triton ICP test kits,
and the Core7 elements, which will get you started.
The individual trace and macro element reagents
can then be used for making element specific adjustments
along with the Triton brand carbon media
and phosphate remover.
The triton method does not just test your water.
It provides you with a customized action plan
that you can execute,
in order to keep your reef tank stable.
The system does not advocate chasing numbers,
rather maintaining a stable environment
that mimics natural sea water.
In addition to ICP testing,
and developing a unique dosing regiment,
the Triton Method outlines a specific filtration method
to keep waste levels under control.
Thankfully, this filtration system
is not all that different
than what many of you already employ.
It entails a sump with a large refugium area,
protein skimmer,
and of course the return pump.
This large refugium area is crucial
and essentially the heart of the Triton Method.
It should be 10 to 20% the size
of your entire system volume.
- The idea here is to maintain a refugium
that's large enough for complete nutrient export
without the need for water changes.
As macro algea grows inside of a refugium,
nutrients are consumed and removed from the aquarium water,
keeping nitrates and phosphates within an acceptable range.
- [Robert] When applied correctly,
and conditions are stable,
this wholistic approach to reef keeping
aptly called The Triton Method is so efficient,
that many users find regular water changes can be eliminated
with no adverse effects on the tank.
- As a hobbyist, the Triton services and products
can be used in a number of ways
and the beauty is you can sort of pick and choose
whatever products or services that your see fit
for your aquarium and sort of create your own formula.
- [Robert] The highly accurate ICP water testing
with Triton Labs, can help dial in your dosing regiment
and identify contaminants in your water.
Maybe you're just looking to simplify your additives.
The Core7 elements are an excellent option
to maintain all major, minor, and trace elements
in your tank.
You might be hearing rave review of the Triton Method
and want to give it a shot in your aquarium.
In this case, you will be adhering to the complete
Triton Method of filtration, sending off regular
ICP water tests, and using the full line of Triton reagents.
- I think for most of you, you will take these methods,
learn from them and then develop a system
that works for you and your tank.
The cool part is that no matter who you are as a hobbyist,
Triton offers a product or service
that can benefit you our your reef tank,
and we are proud to have Triton products available
here at Marine Depot.
- [Robert] Some exciting news that we learned
while working with Triton is that
they are building a new US based Triton lab.
This means that future Triton users
will get an even faster turn around time.
We are also really excited for the new N-Doc test kit
and organics line of supplements from triton.
- This new test kit will look at carbon, nitrogen,
phosphorus and alkalinity and can be used alongside
the new organics line of supplements for those of you
looking to micromanage your nutrient levels.
If any of your guys wish to learn more
about the Triton Method you can check out the helpful links
in the video description bellow,
or simply visit the Triton Method website.
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And until next time, take care and happy reef keeping.
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