All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8.
Io reef crystals.
I don t use a hydrometer to test.
Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often.
It s not accurate enough.
Instant ocean reef crystals is an enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums.
He used both triton and marinlab both perform icp oes for elemental analysis tests to characterize saltwater samples mixed to 35 ppt.
It s a great product.
Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.
Anyway his test results shows the following for io and rc for the big 3 that we re often concerned with.
I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.
Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium.
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.
So i don t mess with others.
Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix.
I purchase in the 200 gal box.
Gallon of water mix as directed.
I mix 50 gal.
To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s.
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.
Posted january 20 2013.
Instant ocean reef crystals are easy to use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment.
To get my 1 027 salinity i add 47 gal.
Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna.
Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.
Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.
Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.
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