The basis for every successful saltwater aquarium is correctly set, natural water values. An abnormal water composition is the most common cause of all kinds of problems in the aquarium, such as algae growth or coral death. At the same time, the correct measurement of water values ​​is a great challenge.

The highly accurate laboratory analyses from ATI offer you the advantage that the most important water values ​​(e.g. calcium, magnesium, salt content, etc.) can be determined much more accurately and reliably than is possible with commercially available drop tests. You also receive a comprehensive overview of a large number of other relevant elements that can only be determined with the help of professional laboratory analyses.
For this purpose, the ATI laboratory uses a variety of highly specialized analytical instruments, such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ion chromatographs and titrators. Depending on the element, the most suitable measurement method is used.
The project, led by Dr. The ATI laboratory, headed by Ben Funk, has many years of experience in analysis. We guarantee you reliable, reproducible analysis results and are always ready to answer any questions about the measurement results.

Your water analysis is in the best hands with us.

At ATI you can choose from three types of water analysis with different measuring ranges: Standard, Pro and Ultimate.

ATI ICP Laboratory Analysis ICP-MS Ultimate

With the ATI Laboratory Analysis ICP-MS Ultimate you get the highest possible accuracy in all areas and our most comprehensive analysis by combining ICP-OES and ICP-MS. The ATI Laboratory Analysis Ultimate offers numerous advantages:

• Higher accuracy and significantly lower detection limits down to the ultra-trace range by ICP-MS (e.g. manganese, selenium, vanadium, arsenic, etc.) – element-specific detection down to 0.001 µg/l possible (compare detection limit ICP-OES 0.5 – 3.5 µg/l, depending on element).
• Earlier detection of contaminants: enables faster responses to prevent problems
• Double validated results: Many values ​​are measured with both ICP-OES and ICP-MS and checked for plausibility. This allows measurement errors to be excluded even more reliably.
• Extensive element portfolio (so-called MS trace elements* and MS impurities*): rubidium, neodymium, zirconium and many more.
• The most suitable measuring method is used for each water value - for example main elements with ICP-OES, trace and ultra-trace elements with ICP-MS
• By accurately measuring the major elements down to the ultra-trace elements, the ATI Laboratory Analysis ICP-MS achieves
• Ultimate unprecedented accuracy.

Difference in ATI ICP testing

Ideal for

• Solid basic analysis for the price-conscious user
• Extensive analysis with all important parameters
• Complete analysis, including consideration of all contaminants and ultra-trace elements

The analysis values ​​from the table include the following:

• Salinity (salt content in PSU)
• KH (=carbonate hardness / alkalinity)
• Nutrients: Nitrogen / Nitrate, Phosphorus / Phosphate
• Main elements: sodium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, bromine, strontium, boron, fluorine
• OES trace elements: barium, iron, iodine, lithium, molybdenum, silver, silicon
• OES contaminants: aluminum, antimony, beryllium, bismuth, cadmium, lanthanum, thallium, titanium, tungsten
• MS trace elements*: chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, rubidium, selenium, vanadium, zinc, tin
• MS pollutants*: arsenic, lead, neodymium, niobium, zirconium, indium, germanium, gallium, mercury, tellurium
• MS Trace elements/pollutants – elements that can only be measured with ICP-MS in very low, physiologically active ranges.

This is how ATI laboratory analyses work:

• 1. Register at lab.atiakauristik.com, create an aquarium profile and scan the QR code to activate the analysis.
• 2. Fill the sample tubes supplied with the analysis kit with the aquarium water.
• 3. Stick the barcodes on the dry tubes and send them to the address on the enclosed card.
• 4. We will confirm receipt of your sample by email
• 5. Once we have analyzed your sample, you will receive another email with a link to the measurement results and detailed recommendations for action.