Mixing RedSea A B C D

RamsReef · Oct 31, 2019

Hello,

I didn't see to many threads on this so I thought I would try it.

Reason: I have a 4 head doser and I want to dose aminos as well so something had to be combined.
A = Iodine
B = Potassium
C = Iron
D = Trace

A and B
No precipitate, no color change

A and C
No precipitate, slightly yellower

A and D
No precipitate, Yellowed after a while

B and C
No precipitate, turned instantly neon orange.

B and D
No precipitate, No color change

C and D
No precipitate, no color change

So based on my observation you may be able to mix A and B or B and D.
I went with A and B.

Maybe @Randy Holmes-Farley or some other chem buff can chime in.

Thanks,

Ram

flagg37 · Oct 31, 2019

I’m no chemist but just because there’s no observable change to color or precipitation doesn’t mean that it hasn’t changed in some way. There’s got to be a reason Red Sea made 4 solutions instead of 3.

RamsReef · Oct 31, 2019

Yeah I know, thought Id give it a try anyways.

flagg37 · Oct 31, 2019

Those are interesting results though.

RamsReef · Oct 31, 2019

Thanks, like I said, I didn't find a thread on it. I have the test kits, I'll see in a couple days if I have iodine and potassium now.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 1, 2019

Following! I wanna know too!

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 3, 2019

I agree with the sentiment that if there's a precipitate, it's a no go. If there isn't, it might or might not be OK. Combining B with the amino acids instead of combining the inorganic chemicals may be a better bet.