Can i mix regular Insant Ocean and reef crystals?

[WIlliam_24]

noob question, but i have a little of both left. can i mix togather in the same batch for a water change? thanks

 

[dimo]

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I would think that would be ok. I'm going to do the same switch when my RC about runs out. I was simply going to mix up the remainder of my RC and then add enough IO to get my salinity where I want it when I make water

 

[WIlliam_24]

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I would think that would be ok. I'm going to do the same switch when my RC about runs out. I was simply going to mix up the remainder of my RC and then add enough IO to get my salinity where I want it when I make water

i dont see why it would be harmful at all. i just want to mae sure so my critters stay healthy

 

[cloak]

No problem.

 

[mav3rick478]

Back in the day I used to mix IO and Coralife without any problems.

 

[Denisk]

I do this with certain salts. So yes definitely you can. Goodluck!

 

[JCM]

Sure, it won't hurt anything

 

[WIlliam_24]

OK great thanks everyone !

 

[NS Mike D]

just be aware of your parameters - stability is more important that absolute numbers- to a point.

RC 13Kh 490CA 1440 Mg
IO 11Kh 400CA 1350 MG

I too was thinking of switching from RC to IO, as i want to pay better attention to keeping my ALK steady. Firstly, I decided to more closely monitor my Kh, now testing every 2 days and daily dosing 4ml each of 2 part. fwiw my alk is testing 9.0 - 9.8 with RC (not sure at 1.026 salinity why my ALK isn't 13 but I am weeks away from making a final decision).

if i were to switch, I'd figure mixing them initially would be less disruptive.

 

[c2l2parker]

I mix regular IO and reef crystals all the time.