Io Reef Crystals

I don t use a hydrometer to test.

Io reef crystals.

So i don t mess with others. He used both triton and marinlab both perform icp oes for elemental analysis tests to characterize saltwater samples mixed to 35 ppt. Although the reef crystals solution may be used immediately we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen carbon dioxide equilibrium. Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.

Instant ocean reef crystals are easy to use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment. It s a great product. As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium. Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.

All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8. I purchase in the 200 gal box. Gallon of water mix as directed. The box comes with 4 50 gal bags.

Duganderson duganderson community member. Posted january 20 2013. Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often. I mix 50 gal.

Reef crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water. To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s. Anyway his test results shows the following for io and rc for the big 3 that we re often concerned with. Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.

Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix. Instant ocean reef crystals is an enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums. Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water. Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.

Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna. Doing a water change today will test. To get my 1 027 salinity i add 47 gal. I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.