cloudy salt mix??

i recently mixed up some instant ocean salt in a large plastic container and to my surprise it came out very cloudy. I left it for 2 days and still no change. I went out and got some Kent marine salt and the same thing happened.

my RO/DI unit is testing 0ppm.

any ideas anyone?

 

Do you have good circulation in your mixing container?

 

yup, i have a power hear running continuously

 

I seem to remember mine doing that when I would mix water. It's been so long though I'm not sure.

 

Mine always does that.. no biggie

 

Q: My Instant Ocean®/Reef Crystals® will not dissolve properly. I have a cloudy solution with sediment at the bottom of the mixing container. Why?
A: The most common cause of poor solubility is moisture. Some of the compounds used in sea salts are hygroscopic, meaning they readily and quickly draw moisture from their surroundings. If your sea salt has any “clumps” or hardened sections, then this is a sure sign that moisture has been introduced. Sea salt that has absorbed moisture may dissolve with the addition of aeration. The best way to avoid moisture in your sea salt is to re-seal the container immediately after use.

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hmm...very interesting. well the first instant ocean container was left outside so that could be the problem. the kent sea salt that i bought was a brand new sealed bag. however i noticed that the salt itself was hard, although sealed.
so i can add it to my tank and no biggie right?...any suggestions?