Low potassium question
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How low is it?
I don't think here any data that shows raising potassium to NSW levels rapidly is a concern, but I suppose it might be. A different concern would be potential impurities in it if it is not a high purity additive.
I don't think here any data that shows raising potassium to NSW levels rapidly is a concern, but I suppose it might be. A different concern would be potential impurities in it if it is not a high purity additive.
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Potassium 335 mg/l . I have red seas coral color B that is potassium and also contains Borax. I have low Boron also 2.86 mg/l . I haven't been using it, Iv had it for two years now. Red Sea recommends 1ml/100 liters so how much should I dose and how much per dose?
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I cannot say how much of the Red Sea product to use since it doesn't give concentrations in it.
I'd boost the potassium over a few days. If salinity is low, raise it first since the salinity rise will boost both of those.
For potassium, I'd just but a food grade potassium chloride product:
https://www.amazon.com/Potassium-Chloride-Pound-Food-Grade/dp/B01DG28DUW
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Now-Foods-Potassium-Chloride-Powder-8-oz-227-g/777
Use this calculator to determine an amount:
http://www.ultimatereef.net/pages/pot_supplement/
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