cloud when

[ED Tam]

I am new. I use 2 part solution. When I use alkalinity buffer I get a cloud, am I don't some wrong? Ed

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

That is normal:

What is that Precipitate in My Reef Aquarium? by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/rhf/index.htm

Figure 3. The transient cloud of magnesium hydroxide that forms when high pH additives are added. In this case, the alkalinity portion of B-ionic was added to a fairly still portion of one of my reef aquaria.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Just be sure to add it to a high flow area so it mixes in quickly.