That was the first thing I checked. lol
Who has given up Aquavitro Salinity? WHY?
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That was the first thing I checked. lol
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Besides the ultra low moisture content, what characteristics or qualities makes these components of such HIGH quality? When this precipitation occurs do those elements redissolve fairly quickly or do they settle on substrate and dissolve over an extended period of time. I would think the latter would effect the calcium and alkalinity stability of the tank.No?
Where we can afford it, we put Food Grade elements into the salt. At least 75% of Salinity is Food Grade quality. Please keep in mind, that not ALL components of Salinity are Food Grade, thus it should never be used for human consumption.
The elements that get precipitated out will eventually redissolve back in to solution, however, the length of time that it takes will depend on exactly what precipitated. So for example, calcium carbonate is very insoluble and most likely will not go back into solution, and if it does, will do so very slowly. Magnesium carbonate, on the other hand, will go back into solution much more readily. This is why it is so important to keep a good stable magnesium level in your reef tank, so that it remains ionically balanced.
Yes, when things get precipitated out of solution, they are no longer there to be utilized, thus effecting levels and growth.
The elements that get precipitated out will eventually redissolve back in to solution, however, the length of time that it takes will depend on exactly what precipitated. So for example, calcium carbonate is very insoluble and most likely will not go back into solution, and if it does, will do so very slowly. Magnesium carbonate, on the other hand, will go back into solution much more readily. This is why it is so important to keep a good stable magnesium level in your reef tank, so that it remains ionically balanced.
Yes, when things get precipitated out of solution, they are no longer there to be utilized, thus effecting levels and growth.
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on April 13, I switched from IO (only a minute, as I had just recently switched from Seachem Reef to IO) with depressing parems (first time in many years).
Update:
I just tested today (Elos for everything except nitrate (Tropic Marin) & phates (DD Merck):
(I only dose 2 part BRS..well, and Vodka)
Salinity calibrated with pinpoint at 35 or 1.026.
Calcium:480
Alk:10
Mag:1300
Trates:<0.5
Phates:<0.028
I do a water change every 10 days or so 25%-30%.
I am very happy with the product and corals look great. I'm keeping this Salt. :up:
side question, Quickest way to clean container? some kind of acid? Thanks!
Update:
I just tested today (Elos for everything except nitrate (Tropic Marin) & phates (DD Merck):
(I only dose 2 part BRS..well, and Vodka)
Salinity calibrated with pinpoint at 35 or 1.026.
Calcium:480
Alk:10
Mag:1300
Trates:<0.5
Phates:<0.028
I do a water change every 10 days or so 25%-30%.
I am very happy with the product and corals look great. I'm keeping this Salt. :up:
side question, Quickest way to clean container? some kind of acid? Thanks!
No matter what I try, I still get a very cloudy salt mix.
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I'll leave you alone on this one bro
Haha. I've told you time and time again I am having the same issues after taking your advise and everybody else's.Smallblock;650841 wrote: I'll leave you alone on this one bro
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No you havent you still add two cups at a time :thumbs:
In our experience when using salinity on our reef tanks here at Seachem, the mix clears very quickly once placed into the tank. Mysterybox, yes, using an acid solution, such as a strong solution of vinegar, is the best way to clean mixing buckets.
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Odd. I've followed the "add slowly" regimen before and wasnt getting a cloudy tank... but for the last three H2O changes I've just thrown a ton in and let it mix... no ill effects so far (ie cloudy water).
Generally, when doing water changes on my tanks at home, I add enough salt to get between 32-35ppt in one shot and it is clear within 30 minutes. I then check the salinity and adjust if needed. Sometimes, I will leave the water for as long as 24 hours but, nine times out of ten, I use it within 2 hours. Last night I changed 20% on one of my 75 gallons with water that had only mixed an hour. I have never had any negative effects from doing so. In fact any corals that close when I am doing the water change, mostly a few sps pieces up along the top that get exposed, are opened back up in a couple of minutes.
Last night I mixed up a new batch and slowly added a half of a cup every 30 minutes or so and it's crystal clear today!
There are several stores in the Marietta area. You could just make a day out of it, there are lots of great stores up that way! Get some salt, check out some fish and corals, grab a good lunch and head to the house. Sounds like a perfect day to me!
I've just begun using Salinity. I'm on my second batch of water with this salt. The only problem I've seen is the amount of solids that do not dissolve / precipitate out of the mix. I use a white Brute to mix in and both batches of water have left gray rings. I haven't seen any problems with it in the tank.
After my water change this evening, I took some pictures of the grey deposits left in the white Brute mixing container.
Has anyone else seen this with the Salinity salt?
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Has anyone else seen this with the Salinity salt?
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