It's not. That mixes up to around 32ppt. Most available salt mixes are 1/2c + 2TBSP per gallon for 35ppt. That's why your mag is low. You're about 4c off for 33g system volume.Thanks. It stated that way on the bag of reef crystals. I assumed it was for the standard 35 ppt mix ratio. I went to look after reading your msg but it doesn’t really say… so you’re probably right it’s for a different gravity
I havnt checked the reef crystals, but I did have some water freshly mixed from yesterday, it was Red Sea coral pro. I tested it. Mixed to 1.025. Red Sea gives values for that salinity, I tested all 3 and these were my test readings
Try rolling the bucket around for a few mins. A lot of the cheaper salts like RS and IO aren't homogenously mixed and settle out during shipping, or so I've heard. I made the switch to NYOS pure and haven't had that issue anymore. All my water mixes to 34.7-34.8ppt measuring the mix volumetricly and tests consistently with what the ICP results posted on the batch report. Easily worth the extra $20 a bucket IMO. Although a bucket does tend to last me like a looong time with my 20g nano.
Mines in the bag that’s cut open, not gonna be able to mix. My tank has up and running for 5 years. This is the first time I’ve ever tested the freshly mixed water. I run a SPS tank and everything is doing just fine, I use the reef dose 4 and have it dialed in nearly to the ML of daily consumption for each element. So I’m not gonna change anything based on this. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have my curiosity. Lol
I’m happy to read this Thanks as well to take the time to let me know. I also don’t have any other type of Magnesium test besides my Salifert. Would be interesting what others measure with a different kit. I don’t know if this is a thing… but could magnesium somehow dissolve slower vs KH and Ca? When I measured it again (left over in my bucket) It read close to the desired number. All of the salt was properly dissolved so it can’t be due to residue.
I’m new to the brand Nyos but it’s been mentioned here before. I’ll be looking into it. I’ve heard similar things about RS and that was actually why I made the switch to Red Sea. Now I’m thinking that it might have just been my refractometer that was off.
Oh really? I’ve been constantly using RS in my 6g tank, but decided to switch to the blue bucket because of the issues I thought I had and also because I’ve been told that lower alkalinity sports brighter colors. You mix both blue and pro to balance out to your desired alkalinity… or for another reason?
Most that mix them do 50:50, i do 1000 grams of coral pro to 730 grams of blue bucket. So more of a 3:2, i dont do weekly water changes and i only do 10% when i do so i try to take advantage of the elevated ca/mg/trace of coral pro when i do. Keep in mind theres a million ways to run a tank, and i still have alot to learn myself.
It all depends how bad the bug bites ya and how much of a fiend ya are. Some reefers do as little as they can and have beautiful reefs, others are sending ICP tests off monthly and pushing the limits with trace, aminos, and bacteria. Heck, I installed a whole home dehumidifier with a fresh air intake to increase pH.
How long after was that, I’d say mine was fully mixed for at least 16 hours or so before I took the test…and since you mentioned it I decided to do a quick search for dissolve rates. Magnesium is extremely soluble and dissolves much quicker and easier than calcium.. sooooo. I am extremely interested to see or hear how this concludes.
I just looked, on Red Seas website you can check your spacific batch for the ICP test results to see what they tested that batch at. I checked my bag, but it’s older than what they have available. The batch number is on the bottom of your bucket. Enter the info here https://g1.redseafish.com/mybatch/
Ha, interesting. This was after I think 2 hours total of mixing. This gets even more confusing now… I’m almost tempted to retry this again and see if the results come out the same again
