Mixing Instructions?

Bamzam · Jan 4, 2017

Are there any certain mixing instruction I need to follow using the Aquaforest reef salt? The paper in my bucket shows the bucket tested at 7.2. I've made fresh batches a couple of different ways and I'm consistently getting a low Alk reading around 6.7.

The first batch I made, I mixed for a couple of hours, then stopped mixing and covered my bucket. The next day I heated the bucket to 78 degrees and tested before using and got a reading of 6.7

The second time, I made RODI 2 days before and let it sit, heated the RODI to my tank temperature 78 degrees, poured the salt in and mixed for 30 min and tested right away and got a reading of 6.7 again.

Both batches were 3-4 gallons. Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Tyreef2016 · Jan 5, 2017

are you measuring to the same salinity as the bucket?

Bamzam · Jan 5, 2017

Hmm, maybe it is a conversion thing. The paper in my bucket says the salt was tested at 33 ppt but did not list a temperature. I tested my water at 78 degrees and salinity was 1.025. I should probably start looking at ppt instead. Will try that for my next batch. Thanks for the input!

reefwiser · Jan 5, 2017

alshayazoo · Jul 9, 2017

I'm using the Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt and it consistently tests low for Alk. It was the same thing with Red Sea Coral Pro. I've started dosing Kh and Ca/Mg even with weekly 17% water changes.

I'm curious what readings others are getting as well.

Anirban · Jul 9, 2017

alshayazoo said:
I'm using the Aquaforest Probiotic Reef Salt and it consistently tests low for Alk. It was the same thing with Red Sea Coral Pro. I've started dosing Kh and Ca/Mg even with weekly 17% water changes.

I'm curious what readings others are getting as well.

AF pro bio reef salt is low alk salt. The alk should range between 7-7.5 dkh. But I am surprised to hear Red sea coral pro is low in alk. Its a high alk salt and generally mixes at 11 dkh. As far dosing concern weekly water change don't make up for your Alk/Ca or Mg demand if you have a growing tank unless its a very small tank or you don't have much corals.