Pioneers of Modern Reefkeeping and ICP Testing — Since 2008
Unlock YourReef's Full Potential
TRITON is a science-backed German / Australian company pioneering modern reefkeeping and ICP-OES water testing since 2008 — 45 parameters, personalised recommendations and customised trace elements in one complete system.
The Invisible Problem
Why Home Test Kits Miss What Your Reef Needs
Home test kits miss what your reef needs because they only measure 5–6 of the 40+ parameters that determine coral health. By the time corals lose colour or tissue, the chemistry has been off for weeks. The gap between what you can test and what actually matters is where corals silently suffer.
Reef keeping forums offer conflicting advice. Droplet tests give uncertain colour results. And the nagging question remains: "Is my tank actually okay — or am I missing something?"
A TRITON ICP analysis measures 45 parameters down to parts per billion — and tells you exactly what to do next. Not just numbers, but direction.
Imprecise Home Tests
Colour-matching is subjective. Different brands or different users give different results for the same water.
Invisible Trace Elements
Iron, iodine, strontium, barium, bromide, potassium, vanadium and many more — impossible to test at home, critical for coral health.
Problems Build Silently
Heavy metals accumulate. Organics build up. By the time you see damage, it's been happening for weeks. Stop buildup before it becomes a problem.
Conflicting Advice
Every forum says something different. Without data, you're navigating blind. With our testing, you get science-backed recommendations from real, long-term reefkeepers and reef scientists.
A Family Business Born From Chemistry
Reef Science Pioneers Since 2008
TRITON Applied Reef Bioscience is a German / Australian family-owned reef science company founded in Duesseldorf in 2008. It was the first company to make ICP-OES water analysis accessible to hobbyist reef keepers. Today, TRITON operates 5 laboratories on 4 continents, maintains a research presence at the Great Barrier Reef, and has analysed more than 500,000 water samples.
First ICP-OES for Hobbyists
We made lab-grade water analysis accessible to every reef keeper. 45 parameters. Parts per billion precision.
A Complete Method
Not just testing — a full system of analysis, supplementation, and biological filtration that work together.
Research at the Reef
The only aquatics company with its own lab and research boat on the Great Barrier Reef. Real reef data, not just theoretical or anecdotal values.
Show Tank 1.0 — Duesseldorf
How We See What Others Miss
ICP-OES Analysis — Not Just Data, Direction
ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) analysis works by breaking a water sample into plasma — each dissolved element emits a unique light wavelength, measured at parts-per-billion precision. A TRITON ICP-OES test measures 45 parameters per sample, providing a complete picture of reef water chemistry. Every analysis includes personalised recommendations powered by a database of more than 500,000 samples.
The TRITON Method
The TRITON Method — One Complete Reef Care System
The TRITON Method is a complete reef care system that combines ICP-OES water testing, targeted supplementation with Core7 Flex Base Elements, and natural biological filtration. All components are designed to work together, eliminating routine water changes while maintaining stable parameters. Over 80,000 reef keepers worldwide use this integrated approach.
Analyse
See the full picture of your water chemistry — including what home tests can't measure.
- 45 parameters per sample
- Parts per billion detection
- Clear recommendations included
- Habitat-based to match the animals you keep.
Supplement
Give your reef exactly what the analysis shows it needs — no guessing, no overdosing.
- Core7 Flex Base Elements
- Adjusted via your ICP results
- Targeted individual supplements
Filter Naturally
Use biology to maintain balance — the way real reefs do it.
- Algae refugium for nutrient export
- Natural biological filtration
- Stable long-term equilibrium
Enjoy Your Reef
Prevention replaces correction. Stability replaces intervention. More reef, less work.
- No routine water changes needed
- Consistently stable parameters
- Time for what matters — Enjoy your aquarium with healthy, thriving animals
MYTE — Master Your Trace Elements Subscription
Custom Trace Element Dosing With MYTE
MYTE (Master Your Trace Elements) is TRITON's custom trace element subscription that analyses your latest ICP-OES results and creates a personalised blend from 15 elements. Two bottles — Macro Elements and Trace Elements — calibrated to your tank's exact needs. Adjusted monthly. Automatically.
Subscribe
Monthly ICP-OES tests plus your custom element mix.
Send Sample
Register at lab.triton.de and ship your water sample.
Get Analysis
Comprehensive results with personalised recommendations.
Custom Mix
Two bottles — Macro and Trace — prepared for your reef.
Dose & Enjoy
15 elements, calibrated to your tank. Perfect parameters.
TRITON Products
Reef Aquarium Products — Research-Developed
TRITON develops research-grade reef aquarium products including ICP-OES water test kits, Core7 Flex base element systems, and the MYTE custom trace element subscription. Every product is informed by data from 500,000+ water analyses and Great Barrier Reef field research, designed to work as an integrated system.
MYTE Custom Element Mix
- Personalised supplement formula
- Based on your ICP analysis
- Two bottles: Macro + Trace Elements
ICP-OES Lab Testing & Custom Element Supplementation
45 parameters. Parts-per-billion precision. The most comprehensive reef water analysis available — plus the ability to adjust trace elements to benefit your aquarium without accumulation.
Core7 Flex Base Elements
One of the world's highest concentration base element system. Calcium, alkalinity, magnesium and all essential trace elements — ionically balanced.
N-DOC — The World's First Organic Carbon Test for Reef Tanks
N-DOC is TRITON's proprietary organic carbon test — the only one of its kind in reef aquaristics. While standard water tests measure inorganic elements, N-DOC reveals the organic compounds that silently drive algae blooms, bacterial imbalances, and coral stress: Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and Total Nitrogen Bound (TNb). Three values that no other test can quantify.
"Once you understand N-DOC, you understand why some tanks thrive and others struggle with the same element values. It's the missing piece."
— Julian Baggio, Head Of Science Division Australia"N-DOC was created to make things visible beyond elemental ICP analysis. Nowadays, this is essential, as many aquarists want to use amino acids and organic carbon. It's necessary to keep blind dosing in check and ensure our animals stay safe."
— Ehsan Dashti, CEO of TRITON Applied Reef Bioscience
From the Reef. For the Reef.
Great Barrier Reef Research
TRITON operates research facilities and its research vessel Caliste directly on the Great Barrier Reef — the only aquatics company in the world with its own reef research lab. The data collected there set the reference values for every ICP-OES analysis and inform the products used in modern reefkeeping.
Coral Nutrition
Nutrient requirements for optimal coral health.
Water Chemistry
Element interactions in natural environments. Habitat-specific differences mean different corals require different water chemistry
Biological Processes
Natural filtration and nutrient cycling — helping you optimize and enhance your aquarium's filtration even further.
Conservation
Methods that promote reef sustainability.
"The optimal parameters, nutrients, rules, and frameworks for our reef aquariums are dictated by nature. It's up to us to understand them to achieve the best health, color, and growth. Not only theoretical. Not only lab-synthesized. Not only from artificial coral farms — measured and researched at the world's largest living reef system."
— Ehsan Dashti, CEO of TRITON Applied Reef BioscienceTrusted by Institutions
Our Research & Conservation Partners
Cairns Marine
"TRITON made it easy for the industry to see elements. I have never seen something like this before!"
Reef Restoration Foundation
"With TRITON we are able to preserve and collect corals for the future."
Cairns Aquarium
"TRITON did a tremendous job to help us with our systems. Corals and animals are thriving more than ever!"
James Cook University
"With TRITON we are now able to take our research even further."
Real Tanks, Real Results
Real Reef Aquarium Results — From Hobbyists to Coral Farms
"I was losing corals and couldn't figure out why — my home tests all looked fine. My first TRITON ICP revealed copper contamination from my plumbing. Fixed it in a week. Haven't lost a coral since."
"Running 20+ tanks on TRITON. The consistency across all systems is remarkable — same method, same results, every time. Our growth rates improved 40% after switching."
"I switched after 3 years. Was terrified of losing corals during the transition. Followed the migration guide — zero losses. MYTE simplified my daily routine to 30 seconds."
"2 years, zero water changes. My tank has never looked better. The N-DOC test showed me organics I didn't know existed — that was the game changer for my SPS colours."
Live Every Sunday
Ask Ehsan DirectlyEvery Sunday, TRITON founder and CEO Ehsan Dashti answers your questions live — about reef chemistry, ICP results, and the TRITON Method. We announce each session with the exact time on our channels. Follow us so you never miss one.
Your Next Step
Start Your Reef Water Testing Journey
Whether you're testing for the first time, switching from another system, scaling a professional operation, or exploring reef science — there's a clear path forward.
Get Your First Analysis
- Order your ICP test kit
- Take a water sample (2 minutes)
- Ship it to our nearest lab
- Receive results with clear guidance
- Know exactly what your reef needs
Switch to TRITON
- Get a baseline ICP analysis
- Compare with your current results
- Contact our Customer Support — they will guide you through the transition
For Professionals
- Standardise testing across all systems
- Get volume pricing and B2B support
- Multi-tank dashboard and API access
- Dedicated account management
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The TRITON Method is a complete reef care system that replaces guesswork with science. It is the only method in the world that uses a holistic approach to address multiple reef-keeping challenges through the synergistic effect of its integrated components working together. It combines ICP-OES water testing (45 parameters at parts-per-billion precision), personalised dosing recommendations, a full line of supplements, and a biological filtration framework — all designed to function as one system. The result: a healthier reef with less effort and no water changes.
A TRITON ICP-OES analysis measures 45 elements in your reef water at parts-per-billion precision — including calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, and dozens of trace elements and heavy metals that standard test kits cannot detect. Each result includes personalised recommendations based on our database of 500,000+ analyses.
Yes — the TRITON Method is specifically designed to eliminate the need for regular water changes. By continuously monitoring your water chemistry via ICP testing and precisely dosing what your reef needs, the system maintains stable, healthy conditions without dilution cycles. Thousands of reefers worldwide run their tanks this way successfully.
N-DOC is TRITON's proprietary organic carbon test — the only one of its kind in aquaristics. It measures three parameters in your water: TIC (Total Inorganic Carbon), TOC (Total Organic Carbon), and TNb (Total Nitrogen Bound). These values reveal hidden issues such as bacterial imbalances, elevated dissolved organics, and conditions that can contribute to algae blooms.
For full TRITON Method users, an ICP analysis every 2–3 months is recommended — the standardised system keeps parameters stable between tests. New setups, problem tanks, or non-method users benefit from more frequent testing to establish a baseline.
Your Reef Deserves Certainty
500K+ ICP Water Analyses. One Clear Answer.
Every analysis is backed by the world's largest saltwater database and our own Great Barrier Reef research. Stop guessing. Start knowing.