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Usually it’s 10.5-11 dkh for me. I have to add an acid to lower it down to 8.5 dkh. What test kit are you using?I thought reef crystals was supposed to have higher alk? Every water change it's at 1.026 salinity with 8.0Alk
salifertUsually it’s 10.5-11 dkh for me. I have to add an acid to lower it down to 8.5 dkh. What test kit are you using?
How to avoid this or a fix?Yes, high alk mixes drop in alk if calcium carbonate precipitation happens in the mixing container.
Is there precipitation on your mixing pump impeller? or heater?77 degrees, and 5 gallon bucket with 0tds ro/di water. I usually mix it for 2 hours
How to avoid this or a fix?
Shouldnt u temp acclimated the water to match ur tank? or am i wrongUse cold water, use it soon after making it.
How often does this happen (generally)? I'm planning on using NYOS and keeping my ALK around 11.Yes, high alk mixes drop in alk if calcium carbonate precipitation happens in the mixing container.
This is only neccesarry if doing large water changes. 10-20% I've never bothered heating it. Water temp is constantly fluctuating on reefs a little as tides come and go.Shouldnt u temp acclimated the water to match ur tank? or am i wrong
Shouldnt u temp acclimated the water to match ur tank? or am i wrong
Same setup here. I mix about half cup slowly, wait an hour repeat until close then I get out the tablespoon do the same until I am dialed in. I keep the mixing pump on for 24-48 hours and let it all settle in. I always have some crud on the bottom. Dkh 9.8-10 with red sea and api tests.77 degrees, and 5 gallon bucket with 0tds ro/di water. I usually mix it for 2 hours
Copy thanks manDepends on how you use the water. For small changes in an awc, no heating is needed. If you do bigger changes, you can also wait to heat it until you are ready to use it.