All for the reef powder.

[Weevo]

This stuff will not completely mix up. Made multiple batches and always lots of powder on the bottom even when using warm water.
Am I doing something wrong and any other people with this problem

 

[driftin]

Are you making the DIY version that mixes four ingredients plus RODI, or the newer powder version?

 

[Weevo]

Making my own DIY so it's the carbocalcium that will not mix up

 

[Cell]

Go ahead and add the trace elements. They make everything go into solution.

 

[Weevo]

Did that
I have made multiple batches with all products and still powder always left over. Not just alittle but at least 3 tablespoons worth of powder not mixed. Has anyone made batches with the same outcome?

 

[Cell]

Make sure you are using CARBO-Calcium not BIO-Calcium. A small amt of powder does remain, but more like a few teaspoons, not tablespoons.

 

[nim6us]

I'm using the premixed powder from TM so I can't speak exactly to the DIY version. However I can say it does take a fair bit of time to mix up 15-20 minutes usually. One of the best purchases I made in the hobby is getting a magnetic stirrer. On eBay you can get a cheap one for $30. It's so great for stuff like this, I simply turn it on, dump in my solution and walk away. When I come back it's all mixed up and ready to go!