Detailed analysis
General information
“Overall quality” is a quick reading of the tank’s general condition: the higher the score, the closer all measured parameters are to the recommended target values. It is not a “judgment” of the tank, but a guide for setting priorities: an average score may hide 1 or 2 really important parameters that should be corrected first.
The “By major categories” chart shows where the biggest gap lies: basic values (salinity, KH), major elements (Ca, Mg…), nutrients (NO3, PO4), trace elements (I, Fe, Mn…), and pollutants. The idea is simple: you immediately spot the category or categories pulling the score down, then go to the detailed table to see exactly which elements are in “Warning” or “Needs correction”.
Method tip: always start by stabilizing salinity and KH (these are the foundations), then adjust the major elements (Calcium / Magnesium), and only then the nutrients and trace elements. And above all: correct gradually. Several small, well-controlled adjustments are better than one big correction all at once.
Overall quality
By major categories
These synthetic indicators give you an overall view of your aquarium’s chemical balance, beyond the individual values. Rather than analyzing each element separately, they group several related parameters together to assess overall consistency.
The “Macro / Halogens Average” corresponds to a grouping of major and halogen elements (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, bromine, etc.). These elements play a central role in coral growth, biological stability, and the overall proper functioning of the tank.
The “Organic Factors Average” groups together the parameters related to nutrients and organic compounds (nitrates, phosphates, organic carbon, etc.). It helps assess whether the organic load is balanced, too high (risk of algae, cyanobacteria), or too low (risk of deficiencies and starving corals).
Ratios are expressed as percentages, with a target set at 100%. A ratio close to 100% indicates that, overall, the elements in the group are aligned with their target values. A ratio below 100% suggests an average deficiency, while a ratio above it may indicate an overall excess.
These averages do not replace a detailed element-by-element analysis, but they are ideal for quickly detecting an overall drift and tracking your tank’s evolution over time. Use them as trend indicators: if an average remains far from 100% over time, it is recommended to examine the relevant elements in the detailed table.
Macro / Halogens Average
Organic Factors Average
This panel gives you an immediate view of the parameters that require special attention. It highlights only the values that are outside the target zone, so you can focus on what matters most.
A “Needs correction” status indicates a significant deviation that should be treated as a priority. A “Warning” status indicates a more moderate deviation to watch and adjust gradually.
Filters let you display only “Needs correction” parameters, only those in “Warning”, or the full set. The detailed table below updates automatically.
Each element is clickable: one click scrolls to its row in the table, giving you quick access to the value, the visual gauge and the actions.
The detailed table groups together all the chemical elements measured in your aquarium, classified by major families to make it easier to read. Each row corresponds to a specific element (calcium, magnesium, iodine, nitrate, etc.), with all the information needed to understand its current situation.
The “Measurement” column shows the value detected in the analysis. If the element is marked as ND (not detected), it means it is below the laboratory’s detection limit. Right next to it, the visual deviation gauge lets you interpret the value at a glance: target zone (green), warning zone or needs-correction zone depending on the gap from the target.
The “Status” column summarizes this information with a clear label (OK, Warning, Needs correction) to help you prioritize actions.
The “Action” button opens a correction recommendation tailored to your volume and the observed deviation, while the “Info” button gives a more scientific explanation of the element’s role in the aquarium.
Use this table as your main decision tool: start with the “Needs correction” rows, then handle the “Warning” ones, and leave the OK parameters under simple monitoring.
Basic parameters
| Element | Measurement | Visual deviation | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKH Carbonate hardness |
4.23 dKH
Ideal value :
7.5
|
|
Needs correction | |
| PSU Salinity |
38.6 PSU
Ideal value :
35
|
|
Needs correction | |
| ALK Alkalinity pH 4.3 |
1.51 mmol/L
Ideal value :
2.66
|
|
Needs correction | |
| DEN Densité Relative |
1.026 -
Ideal value :
1.0265
|
|
OK | |
| SG Density |
1.022 kg/L
Ideal value :
1.0233
|
|
OK |
Base
DKH
Carbonate hardness
Needs correction
Measured
4.23 dKH
→
Target
7.5
dKH
PSU
Salinity
Needs correction
Measured
38.6 PSU
→
Target
35
PSU
ALK
Alkalinity pH 4.3
Needs correction
Measured
1.51 mmol/L
→
Target
2.66
mmol/L
DEN
Densité Relative
OK
Measured
1.026 -
→
Target
1.0265
-
SG
Density
OK
Measured
1.022 kg/L
→
Target
1.0233
kg/L
Major elements
| Element | Measurement | Visual deviation | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Boron |
4.82 mg/L
Ideal value :
4.65
|
|
OK | |
| Br Bromine |
73.45 mg/L
Ideal value :
68
|
|
OK | |
| Ca Calcium |
542.4 mg/L
Ideal value :
420
|
|
Needs correction | |
| Cl Chloride |
22888 mg/L
Ideal value :
19500
|
|
Needs correction | |
| F Fluoride |
0.21 mg/L
Ideal value :
1.3
|
|
Needs correction | |
| Mg Magnesium |
1491 mg/L
Ideal value :
1350
|
|
Warning | |
| K Potassium |
437 mg/L
Ideal value :
400
|
|
Warning | |
| NA Sodium |
11315 mg/L
Ideal value :
10700
|
|
OK | |
| Sr Strontium |
8.6 mg/L
Ideal value :
8
|
|
OK | |
| SO4 Sulfate |
2712 mg/L
Ideal value :
2700
|
|
OK | |
| S Sulfur |
905 mg/L
Ideal value :
900
|
|
OK |
Major
B
Boron
OK
Measured
4.82 mg/L
→
Target
4.65
mg/L
Br
Bromine
OK
Measured
73.45 mg/L
→
Target
68
mg/L
Ca
Calcium
Needs correction
Measured
542.4 mg/L
→
Target
420
mg/L
Cl
Chloride
Needs correction
Measured
22888 mg/L
→
Target
19500
mg/L
F
Fluoride
Needs correction
Measured
0.21 mg/L
→
Target
1.3
mg/L
Mg
Magnesium
Warning
Measured
1491 mg/L
→
Target
1350
mg/L
K
Potassium
Warning
Measured
437 mg/L
→
Target
400
mg/L
NA
Sodium
OK
Measured
11315 mg/L
→
Target
10700
mg/L
Sr
Strontium
OK
Measured
8.6 mg/L
→
Target
8
mg/L
SO4
Sulfate
OK
Measured
2712 mg/L
→
Target
2700
mg/L
S
Sulfur
OK
Measured
905 mg/L
→
Target
900
mg/L
Nutrients
| Element | Measurement | Visual deviation | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO3 Nitrate |
8.52 mg/L
Ideal value :
5.5
|
|
OK | |
| PO4 Phosphate |
0.022 mg/L
Ideal value :
0.06
|
|
OK | |
| P Phosphorus |
850 µg/L
Ideal value :
33
|
|
Needs correction | |
| PO4 TOT Total phosphate |
2.6 mg/L
Ideal value :
0.1
|
|
Needs correction | |
| SiO2 Silicates |
0.49 mg/l
Ideal value :
0.44
|
|
OK |
Nutrients
NO3
Nitrate
OK
Measured
8.52 mg/L
→
Target
5.5
mg/L
PO4
Phosphate
OK
Measured
0.022 mg/L
→
Target
0.06
mg/L
P
Phosphorus
Needs correction
Measured
850 µg/L
→
Target
33
µg/L
PO4 TOT
Total phosphate
Needs correction
Measured
2.6 mg/L
→
Target
0.1
mg/L
SiO2
Silicates
OK
Measured
0.49 mg/l
→
Target
0.44
mg/l
Trace elements
| Element | Measurement | Visual deviation | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ba Barium |
1.68 µg/L
Ideal value :
12.5
|
|
Needs correction | |
| Cr Chromium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
0.5
|
|
N/A | |
| Co Cobalt |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
0.25
|
|
N/A | |
| Cu Copper |
2.01 µg/L
Ideal value :
2
|
|
OK | |
| I Iodine |
79.7 µg/L
Ideal value :
67.5
|
|
OK | |
| Fe Iron |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
1.275
|
|
N/A | |
| Li Lithium |
306 µg/L
Ideal value :
265
|
|
OK | |
| Mn Manganese |
0.991 µg/L
Ideal value :
0.25
|
|
OK | |
| Mo Molybdenum |
11.7 µg/L
Ideal value :
15
|
|
OK | |
| Ni Nickel |
2.85 µg/L
Ideal value :
3
|
|
OK | |
| Se Selenium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
0.5
|
|
N/A | |
| Si Silicon |
230 µg/L
Ideal value :
150
|
|
Needs correction | |
| V Vanadium |
13.2 µg/L
Ideal value :
3
|
|
Needs correction | |
| Zn Zinc |
3.61 µg/L
Ideal value :
5.5
|
|
OK |
Minor
Ba
Barium
Needs correction
Measured
1.68 µg/L
→
Target
12.5
µg/L
Cr
Chromium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
0.5
µg/L
Co
Cobalt
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
0.25
µg/L
Cu
Copper
OK
Measured
2.01 µg/L
→
Target
2
µg/L
I
Iodine
OK
Measured
79.7 µg/L
→
Target
67.5
µg/L
Fe
Iron
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
1.275
µg/L
Li
Lithium
OK
Measured
306 µg/L
→
Target
265
µg/L
Mn
Manganese
OK
Measured
0.991 µg/L
→
Target
0.25
µg/L
Mo
Molybdenum
OK
Measured
11.7 µg/L
→
Target
15
µg/L
Ni
Nickel
OK
Measured
2.85 µg/L
→
Target
3
µg/L
Se
Selenium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
0.5
µg/L
Si
Silicon
Needs correction
Measured
230 µg/L
→
Target
150
µg/L
V
Vanadium
Needs correction
Measured
13.2 µg/L
→
Target
3
µg/L
Zn
Zinc
OK
Measured
3.61 µg/L
→
Target
5.5
µg/L
Pollutants
| Element | Measurement | Visual deviation | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aluminum |
20.1 µg/L
Ideal value :
17.5
|
|
OK | |
| Sb Antimony |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| As Arsenic |
5.56 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
Needs correction | |
| Be Beryllium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| BI Bismuth |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Cd Cadmium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Ga Gallium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| La Lanthanum |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
2
|
|
N/A | |
| Pb Lead |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Hg Mercury |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Ag Silver |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Te Tellurium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Tl Thallium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| SN Tin |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
5
|
|
N/A | |
| Ti Titanium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| W Tungsten |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A | |
| Zr Zirconium |
0 µg/L
Ideal value :
|
|
N/A |
Pollutants
Al
Aluminum
OK
Measured
20.1 µg/L
→
Target
17.5
µg/L
Sb
Antimony
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
As
Arsenic
Needs correction
Measured
5.56 µg/L
Be
Beryllium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
BI
Bismuth
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Cd
Cadmium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Ga
Gallium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
La
Lanthanum
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
2
µg/L
Pb
Lead
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Hg
Mercury
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Ag
Silver
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Te
Tellurium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Tl
Thallium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
SN
Tin
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
→
Target
5
µg/L
Ti
Titanium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
W
Tungsten
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
Zr
Zirconium
N/A
Measured
0 µg/L
RO water analysis
| Element | Measurement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Major elements | ||
| K Potassium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Sr Strontium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Nutrients | ||
| PO4 Phosphate | 2.62 mg/L | Detected |
| P Phosphorus | 117 µg/L | Detected |
| SiO2 Silicates | 0.486 mg/l | Detected |
| Trace elements | ||
| Ba Barium | 1.59 µg/L | Detected |
| Cr Chromium | 1.65 µg/L | Detected |
| Co Cobalt | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Cu Copper | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Fe Iron | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Li Lithium | 117 µg/L | Detected |
| Mn Manganese | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Mo Molybdenum | 11.5 µg/L | Detected |
| Ni Nickel | 2.57 µg/L | Detected |
| Se Selenium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Si Silicon | 227 µg/L | Detected |
| V Vanadium | 12.7 µg/L | Detected |
| Zn Zinc | 1.8 µg/L | Detected |
| Pollutants | ||
| Al Aluminum | 16.8 µg/L | Detected |
| Sb Antimony | 0 µg/L | ND |
| As Arsenic | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Be Beryllium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| BI Bismuth | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Cd Cadmium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Pb Lead | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Hg Mercury | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Ag Silver | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Te Tellurium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| Tl Thallium | 0 µg/L | ND |
| SN Tin | 0 µg/L | ND |