To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s.
Io reef crystals.
He used both triton and marinlab both perform icp oes for elemental analysis tests to characterize saltwater samples mixed to 35 ppt.
Anyway his test results shows the following for io and rc for the big 3 that we re often concerned with.
All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8.
Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.
Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna.
I purchase in the 200 gal box.
As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium.
Posted january 20 2013.
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.
The box comes with 4 50 gal bags.
Reef crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water.
Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.
Although the reef crystals solution may be used immediately we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen carbon dioxide equilibrium.
It s a great product.
I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.
Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.
Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often.
I mix 50 gal.
So i don t mess with others.
Gallon of water mix as directed.
Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.
Doing a water change today will test.
To get my 1 027 salinity i add 47 gal.
Doing a water change today will test the io reef crystals before i change the water.
Duganderson duganderson community member.
Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix.
It s not accurate enough.
Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
