Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna.
Io reef crystals.
I don t use a hydrometer to test.
I mix 50 gal.
It s a great product.
To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s.
Instant ocean reef crystals are easy to use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment.
I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.
As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium.
Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
Gallon of water mix as directed.
Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.
Although the reef crystals solution may be used immediately we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen carbon dioxide equilibrium.
Doing a water change today will test the io reef crystals before i change the water.
I purchase in the 200 gal box.
To get my 1 027 salinity i add 47 gal.
Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.
He used both triton and marinlab both perform icp oes for elemental analysis tests to characterize saltwater samples mixed to 35 ppt.
Features extra calcium to help ensure the growth of large and small polyp stony corals as well as coralline algae extra trace elements to provide an additional measure of vital.
Instant ocean reef crystals is an enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums.
All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8.
Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often.
Posted january 20 2013.
The box comes with 4 50 gal bags.
Doing a water change today will test.
Duganderson duganderson community member.
Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.
Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.
Reef crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water.
So i don t mess with others.
