{"product_id":"triton-lab-n-doc-organic-ipc-test","title":"Triton Lab N-Doc Organic IPC Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lab test for the organic load and extended alkalinity picture a standard ICP panel misses.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Triton N-DOC test analyses dissolved organic carbon, nitrogen and extended alkalinity in a sent-away water sample, aimed at reef tanks where algae or coral performance issues persist despite otherwise normal water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFills a gap standard ICP testing leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — measures organic carbon and nitrogen, which a standard elemental ICP-OES panel doesn't cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended alkalinity reading included\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside the organics, for a fuller alkalinity picture than a hobby kit gives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAimed at unexplained problems\u003c\/strong\u003e — TRITON recommends it when normal-looking water chemistry doesn't match what you're seeing in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-processed, not a home colour test\u003c\/strong\u003e — samples are analysed at a TRITON laboratory, not read against a chart at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriton Lab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSend-away seawater organics and alkalinity analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameters measured\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal nitrogen (TNb), dissolved\/total organic carbon (TOC), extended alkalinity (TIC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo vials, each filled three times with aquarium water, as supplied in the kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it measures, and why\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRITON describes N-DOC as filling a gap in standard reef testing: it measures the dissolved organic carbon (TOC) and nitrogen (TNb) that standard hobby test kits don't reach, alongside an extended alkalinity (TIC) reading. TRITON's own guidance flags TOC above roughly 3.5 ppm as a level worth addressing, since elevated organic carbon is linked to bacterial and algae blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRITON recommends this test specifically when your regular ICP results look normal but corals are still underperforming, or when algae problems persist despite otherwise stable water chemistry — situations a standard elemental panel won't explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the test works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegister your kit and its barcodes on the TRITON website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the two supplied vials with aquarium water, three fills each, as instructed in the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal the vials, attach the barcodes, and pack them in the return packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost the sample to your nearest TRITON laboratory. TRITON emails you when the sample arrives and again once results are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eExact postage and the receiving lab address depend on where you register the kit — follow the instructions included with your specific kit rather than an address printed elsewhere, since TRITON routes samples to different regional labs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine and reef aquariums, particularly where algae or coral health issues persist despite normal-looking ICP results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater aquariums, and it isn't a substitute for a full ICP-OES elemental panel — the two tests measure different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriton ICP-OES test\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers the major, trace and unwanted-metal elements this test doesn't, for a complete water picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated carbon or a protein skimmer upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — common next steps if your TOC result comes back elevated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a single-use test kit and diagnostic service rather than a physical product with a warranty; your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. Postage to the TRITON lab is separate from delivery of the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the ICP-OES test?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eICP-OES measures elements — calcium, magnesium, trace elements and unwanted metals. N-DOC measures organic carbon, nitrogen and extended alkalinity instead, which ICP-OES doesn't cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen should I run this test instead of, or alongside, ICP-OES?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRITON recommends it when ICP results look normal but corals are underperforming, or when algae keeps coming back despite stable water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a high TOC reading mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTRITON flags dissolved organic carbon above roughly 3.5 ppm as a level worth addressing, since it's linked to bacterial and algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs there a cost-per-litre figure for this test?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — like the ICP-OES test, this is diagnostic only and doesn't dose or treat your tank, so there's no volume of water it treats. 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