New salt's big 3 levels

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by lmr2o, Jan 22, 2012.

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  1. lmr2o

    lmr2o Millepora

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    If you've ever tested your salt while it was mixing for a water change, please post your results & what type of salt you are using

    I've currently got Tropic Marin Pro Reef

    Calc - 400
    Mag - 1400
    dkh - 4.2

    Would be interesting to see others, since it's time for me to buy new salt.
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    You sure your Alk is right? I think that should be Meq/L
     
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    lmr2o Millepora

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    I know it's crazy low right?!

    I read that the "pro-reef" is low alk b/c it's made for tanks with calcium reactors. I tested it with a salifert kit

    Needless to say I don't have a calcium reactor so I need a different kind of salt lol
     
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  4. chelseagrin

    chelseagrin Fire Goby

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    wow great idea! very interested as to what some people post up here. i use instant ocean or reef crystals but just did a water change unfortunately the other day. already dosed.
     
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    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    Keep in mind that study/chart is from 2008. There are a number of new salts since then, and some of them changed their formulas.
     
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    You all are very welcome :)
     
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  10. ingtar_shinowa

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    yikes thats stupid!
     
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