mixing salt
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miaheatlvr
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Originally Posted by chub
I changed to Reef Crystals from IO now I have to add appox 1 1/2 cups more of salt to 5g of water to get the mixture up to where I normally have it. Is this normal?
It shouldnt, but then I dont now the density of salt in the two mixtures,, what are you using to measure S.G.? and are you letting the salt completely dissolve 24hrs run through a power head??
I changed to Reef Crystals from IO now I have to add appox 1 1/2 cups more of salt to 5g of water to get the mixture up to where I normally have it. Is this normal?
It shouldnt, but then I dont now the density of salt in the two mixtures,, what are you using to measure S.G.? and are you letting the salt completely dissolve 24hrs run through a power head??
srfisher17
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Originally Posted by chub
I changed to Reef Crystals from IO now I have to add appox 1 1/2 cups more of salt to 5g of water to get the mixture up to where I normally have it. Is this normal?
Weird. Same mfg; I think Reef Crystals is just Instant Ocean with some more trace elements needed in reef tanks. The (1/2 cup/gallon) instructions the same. Mixing with a powerhead is always recommended, but it won't have the drastic effect you're experiencing. Must be something else that's changed. Might want to be sure your refractometer or hydrometer is accurate.
I changed to Reef Crystals from IO now I have to add appox 1 1/2 cups more of salt to 5g of water to get the mixture up to where I normally have it. Is this normal?
Weird. Same mfg; I think Reef Crystals is just Instant Ocean with some more trace elements needed in reef tanks. The (1/2 cup/gallon) instructions the same. Mixing with a powerhead is always recommended, but it won't have the drastic effect you're experiencing. Must be something else that's changed. Might want to be sure your refractometer or hydrometer is accurate.