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nyisles016
10/18/2009, 01:55 PM
I recently switched to IO salt after receiving a bad batch of Coralife. I remember reading an article by Randy (i think) that spoke about a cheaper/reliable way to supplement ca/alk/mag to appropriate levels before adding to the tank. Does anyone have a link to that article?

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

Randy Holmes-Farley
10/18/2009, 02:32 PM
IO now has better starting levels, so it may not be necessary:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1714505

Billybeau1
10/18/2009, 03:58 PM
What was the issue with the bad batch of Coralife ? I keep up on this stuff and would like to hear your story if you do not mind. :)

nyisles016
10/18/2009, 06:11 PM
Randy - Thanks as always. You make it possible for knuckleheads like myself to be in the hobby!!!

Billy, I had a batch that had super low alkalinity. dKh of about 3 out of the bucket.

Randy Holmes-Farley
10/19/2009, 06:03 AM
You're welcome.

Happy reefing. :)

Billybeau1
10/19/2009, 08:25 PM
Wow, first I heard of that with Coralife. That's a shame.

Even the biggest companies burp every now and then. Just another reason to check every new bucket no matter what brand it is.

Thanks for sharing. :)

reefbro
10/19/2009, 08:26 PM
Instant Ocean seems to have low calcium and mag levels. I just boost them up before water change.

Billybeau1
10/19/2009, 08:52 PM
Instant Ocean seems to have low calcium and mag levels. I just boost them up before water change.

I think you'll be surprised at the newer batches of IO. More calcium and magnesium then in past years. :)

Flipper62
10/19/2009, 09:39 PM
I think you'll be surprised at the newer batches of IO. More calcium and magnesium then in past years. :)

Billybeau1,

What is the new Cal & Mag levels in Instant Ocean ?

It has always been a great salt, Just better for a FLOWER then a REEF tank.

Are they trying to gear it more for Reef now ?

Billybeau1
10/19/2009, 10:06 PM
I do not believe that is their intention. Just to make it a little more versatile for all users.

They bumped the calcium up to around 400 ppm and added more magnesium, about 1350 ppm. Alk is about the same. ;)

They bumped up their Reef Crystals too. About 490 ppm calcium and a little over 1400 ppm for magnesium.

Randy Holmes-Farley
10/20/2009, 04:53 AM
The link I gave has Billy's measured levels for many mixes, including the IO. :)