Premix saltwater

[Jilly92]

What does it claim salinity is?

Well if it's ocean water I'm assuming 1.026. It doesn't say the salinity. Next batch I'll check.

 

[Jilly92]

Are you planning on testing anything before adding it ?
Salinity at least ?

Nope threw it in.

 

[Rmckoy]

Nope threw it in.

Throw it in , get it over with ….

 

[anthonygf]

I have used 2 containers once a couple months ago, no good or bad effects from it. I did test parameters and it was within normal sea water range, I have the results somewhere and will post it if I can find it.

 

[anthonygf]

Just picked this up today, has anyone used it before? Natural ocean water. Seen it at petsmart while getting salt and figured I'd try it. I was very happy that I didn't have to come home to mix water

I don't think it is a mix. If I remember correctly it is real ocean water filtered and with some things added. Says on the box real sea water.

 

[CamoFan]

Out of curiosity someone should run a bunch of tests on it .
alk , Cal , mag ,salinity ,

I use this exact water and did but I don’t have a mag test. Alk is a little low but doesn’t affect the DKH in my tank less than .2-.3.

Alk: 7.7
Calc: 350
Salinity: 1.026

 

[CamoFan]

Are you planning on testing anything before adding it ?
Salinity at least ?

I use this and it ranges from 1.023 to 1.027

 

[Jilly92]

I have used 2 containers once a couple months ago, no good or bad effects from it. I did test parameters and it was within normal sea water range, I have the results somewhere and will post it if I can find it.

Oh cool

 

[Jilly92]

I use this and it ranges from 1.023 to 1.027

How long have you used it? Are you seeing positive effects?

 

[Jilly92]

I use this exact water and did but I don’t have a mag test. Alk is a little low but doesn’t affect the DKH in my tank less than .2-.3.

Alk: 7.7
Calc: 350
Salinity: 1.026

Interesting

 

[Jilly92]

I don't think it is a mix. If I remember correctly it is real ocean water filtered and with some things added. Says on the box real sea water.

Yes you're correct, I said mix because of additives I suppose

 

[Jilly92]

I don't think it is a mix. If I remember correctly it is real ocean water filtered and with some things added. Says on the box real sea water.

Yes you're correct, I said mix because of additives

Throw it in , get it over with ….

Exactly Not sure how much longer I can hold onto the hobby

 

[CamoFan]

How long have you used it? Are you seeing positive effects?

I’ve been using it for about the last year since o broke my foot and couldn’t walk. I still dose certain elements but otherwise, it’s not given me any issues.

 

[Rmckoy]

Yes you're correct, I said mix because of additives

Exactly Not sure how much longer I can hold onto the hobby

Not sure if this is meant to sound as if you’re frustrated with the hobby ?

 

[Jilly92]

I’ve been using it for about the last year since o broke my foot and couldn’t walk. I still dose certain elements but otherwise, it’s not given me any issues.

What are you having to dose

 

[Jilly92]

Not sure if this is meant to sound as if you’re frustrated with the hobby ?

Yes just so much going on, toddler, a garden, a zoo in my home haha

 

[TheyGaveItToMe]

I have an RODI system and I hate the waste from it.

So you are already making RODI water for top off?

 

[Jilly92]

So you are already making RODI water for top off?

Nope. I was making some RODI for coldbrew and forgot to shut it off. So.. I had a tub full already

 

[TheyGaveItToMe]

Nope. I was making some RODI for coldbrew and forgot to shut it off. So.. I had a tub full already

I'm confused. You are using RODI for topping off, right?

 

[Rmckoy]

Yes just so much going on, toddler, a garden, a zoo in my home haha

Minus the garden I completely understand. .
Add leaving home at 5:30 am and not returning until 7:00pm
There really isn’t much time for anything