Salt,help.

[NoobMaster]

I've been using Bio-Actif Meersalz/Sea Salt for a month now and every time i mix a bucket the RO water turns from crystal clear to a tan water color. I never got this type of water coloration with Red Sea Reef Pro Salt.Why is this happening could it maybe be a bad batch? All ive heard is great things about this salt[BRS] but never heard about the tan coloration.If anyone has any info on this i would appreciated.

 

[NoobMaster]

I just notice that this company sponsors Reef2Reef.........

 

[crazywegian]

Might be a bad batch. Guess you would have to send it I’m for ICP testing to know.

 

[vetteguy53081]

What type water are you using ( Tap, Ro, , , ? )
Is your water clear in the bucket Before adding the salt ?

 

[NoobMaster]

The good thing is that it hasn't change my reef tank at all, meaning for the worst. Everything is still thriving.

 

[NoobMaster]

What type water are you using ( Tap, Ro, , , ? )
Is your water clear in the bucket Before adding the salt ?

Am using Ro and it's crystal clear before I put in the salt.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Am using Ro and it's crystal clear before I put in the salt.

Yes contact Tropic Marin.

Lou & Leslie Ekus
Tropic Marin USA, Inc.
44 Center Street
Montague, MA 01351
Ph: 413.367.0101
F: 413.523.0252

 

[Fishy212]

Do you use a power head to mix it up? What is your process?

 

[NoobMaster]

I have a hang on the back filter that hangs on the bucket and filters the water and provides water movement. I also mix with just a power head and I got the same result.

 

[NoobMaster]

Yes contact Tropic Marin.

Lou & Leslie Ekus
Tropic Marin USA, Inc.
44 Center Street
Montague, MA 01351
Ph: 413.367.0101
F: 413.523.0252

Just got out off the phone with them and they say it's completely normal due to the type of salt that I have. It requires bacteria in my tank to activate the bio polymer that's in the salt and that makes the water Cristal clear Which the water is Cristal clear after I add it to the tank. THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT COMMENTED ON THIS.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just got out off the phone with them and they say it's completely normal due to the type of salt that I have. It requires bacteria in my tank to activate the bio polymer that's in the salt and that makes the water Cristal clear Which the water is Cristal clear after I add it to the tank. THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT COMMENTED ON THIS.

I thought so as mine is slightly discolored. Rather than answering that, I thought it was best to contact them. I knew they would answer as they always do. JUST GREAT PEOPLE WITH GREAT SALT !!