HW-Marinemix Reefer Salt Mix Off the charts!

[wisnia99]

Hi Guys,
I have started a started a tank 4 months ago with HW-Marinemix Reefer Salt Mix. The initial box of salt I used was fine.

Im on the second box that I have ordered later.
I have noticed that my magnesium is going up but calcium is falling so I decided to test a fresh batch of the salt,
The Cal is at 150 and the magnesium is at 1780. Alk at 10.4 This is unacceptable. testing at 1025 salinity

I don automatic water changes everyday about 2 gallons.
As matter a fact I ordered new box 2 days ago I will be testing it once it comes it.
Is this stuff people run into with all the salt brands?

Im using Hanna checker and also testing my tank water for reference which shows correct ranges so this is not a test issue.
Looks like I will be changing to a different salt.

 

[Saltyreef]

Do you tumble the salt upon arrival after shipping?

Its recommended due to settling.

 

[PeterC99]

Did you take your saltwater to a LFS for testing to get your numbers double checked?

 

[wisnia99]

Do you tumble the salt upon arrival after shipping?

Its recommended due to settling.

I have not, will do that once I receive the new box

 

[wisnia99]

Did you take your saltwater to a LFS for testing to get your numbers double checked?

I did not but my tank water is testing fine so I don't suspect the tests are bad

 

[Saltyreef]

What kits and what is the expiration?

 

[JoJosReef]

Mine was mixing very low alk (like 5-6) at 1.026sg. Ca at 500 and Mg ,>1600. Switched to Fritz and haven't had any problems yet.