Salt Mixing Station

[Gonzo74]

Does anyone else get a sludge that eventually builds in your salt mixing barrel? After a while, mine builds a brown film that is on the actual plastic and the also starts to float in the water. I assume this is some sort of precipitation due to me leaving salt mixed in it for days at a time sometimes.

anyone else have this issue? Is it safe? Should I have to be worrying about cleaning it out monthly or something?

 

[reefwiser]

This is common with instant ocean. It just can be cleaned out over time. Many more advanced salts do not have this issue.

 

[bsr2430]

I use IO Reef Crystals. I usually get this, it’s safe too.

 

[bsr2430]

If you willing to spend the extra, others won’t do this, but how can you say no to $29.99 on Amazon for a five gallon bucket that’s shipping to you for free?

 

[Gonzo74]

I use Red Sea Salt. I’m fine with the film as long as it is safe. I just did not know if it caused anything negative in the reef chemistry.

 

[HockeyRooster]

I get it with Rpm. I just rinse the barrel and towel it down once or twice a year.