Reef Crystals....

[RBU1]

With the 200 gallon Reef Crystal box if comes in 4 bags. If I add the bag to 50 gallons of water will I read the low end of the numbers? 1.021, 370 ca and 1095 Mg?

[HighlandReefer]

Most likely, it will produce a specific gravity around 1.021, which means your other parameters will be lower too.

[maynardjames]

i usually get 40 to 45 gallons out of the 50 gal bags

[iamwrasseman]

i get less than the advertised 160 gal buckets when i mix it to 1.026 so i bet the same goes for the bags too.

[RBU1]

i usually get 40 to 45 gallons out of the 50 gal bags

What specific gravity? 1.026 in 40 to 45 gallons of water????

[luther1200]

Pretty much all salt brands take more salt than advertised to reach the correct SG.

[Tuscaquatics]

Yeah, I use Reef Crystals and I always have to add more than the 1/2 cup per gallon to reach 1.025/6

[nivenethan]

Yeah, I use Reef Crystals and I always have to add more than the 1/2 cup per gallon to reach 1.025/6

Ditto....I have a 100 saltwater mix tank for doing water changes. I buy the 200 gallon boxes. I usually do 90 gallons for RO water and it takes sometimes more than 2 of the 50 gallon bags to get to 1.026

[iamwrasseman]

it seems like they should post what SG the mix makes .

[Tuscaquatics]

Ditto....I have a 100 saltwater mix tank for doing water changes. I buy the 200 gallon boxes. I usually do 90 gallons for RO water and it takes sometimes more than 2 of the 50 gallon bags to get to 1.026

Jeez, I thought doing water changes on my 55 and 10 gallons was a chore. That's what we call a classy problem.

[nivenethan]

Jeez, I thought doing water changes on my 55 and 10 gallons was a chore. That's what we call a classy problem.

Not really a chore. Flip a couple valves....takes about 10 minutes. It was much more of a pain when I was mixing up 5-10 gallons at a time for my 34 gallon. Now that I have around 700 gallons (300 display and about 400 in sump) its A LOT easier.....although A LOT more expensive to do water changes.

[ksc]

it seems like they should post what SG the mix makes .

They do, you just have to read the directions.IO's directions are based on a 1.022 SG.

[reeferbro0622]

Reef Crystals 160 gallon bucket reads it mixes to 1.021 SG

Bill I use reef crystals too. Where do you get your salt and how much? I just ran out and the 31.99 code for drsfosterandsmith doesnt work anymore. :/

[RBU1]

Reef Crystals 160 gallon bucket reads it mixes to 1.021 SG

Bill I use reef crystals too. Where do you get your salt and how much? I just ran out and the 31.99 code for drsfosterandsmith doesnt work anymore. :/

Hi Jt,

I get it at Fosters and Smith 49.99 for the 200 gallon box. So far I like it..

I hear the DVRC wackers are still talking about me.....What are they the DVRC stalkers.....

Rods*** Has been keeping an eye on my posts on here talking about me giving disease advice.....

some people I tell you.........If they only knew what type of person I really was...........What a bunch of tools......

[maynardjames]

What specific gravity? 1.026 in 40 to 45 gallons of water????

35ppt with calibrated refracometer. usually get about 43 gallons with 50 gallon bag. have not measured total exactly. just based on how many 5 gallon buckets i get out for water changes. dont always fill buckets to the same level. depends on how tired i am that day. mix in a 45 gallon bowfront aquarium. have never got 35ppt out of any salt mix by following directions. though d&d has been closer than others

[RBU1]

Well I know that it takes a 50 gallon bag and about 6 cups to get to 1.025 in 50 gallons of water.

[reeferbro0622]

Hi Jt,

I get it at Fosters and Smith 49.99 for the 200 gallon box. So far I like it..

I hear the DVRC wackers are still talking about me.....What are they the DVRC stalkers.....

Rods*** Has been keeping an eye on my posts on here talking about me giving disease advice.....

some people I tell you.........If they only knew what type of person I really was...........What a bunch of tools......

:worried2: :fun5: :frog: :fun4: :dance: :jester:

Yes something about dipping in bleach to cure ich? :lol:

Whatever works for you man you dont got ich! hahah I will try the 200 gallon box. i am all out! Or I might hit up the hiden reef in levittown supposedly they have the cheapest salt. I will post prices once i go.

[oscar.millan]

Ditto for Reef Crystals, I always have to add more salt to reach 1.025 - 1.026.

[RBU1]

:worried2: :fun5: :frog: :fun4: :dance: :jester:

Yes something about dipping in bleach to cure ich? :lol:

Whatever works for you man you dont got ich! hahah I will try the 200 gallon box. i am all out! Or I might hit up the hiden reef in levittown supposedly they have the cheapest salt. I will post prices once i go.

Hopefully your kidding I never said anything about bleach and ich.....They were making fun of the guy that used a soldering gun to kill ich but somehow my name got mentioned......

Its nice to know they still need to talk and keep an eye on me. :D

[MAMGM]

Reef Crystals 160 gallon bucket reads it mixes to 1.021 SG

Bill I use reef crystals too. Where do you get your salt and how much? I just ran out and the 31.99 code for drsfosterandsmith doesnt work anymore. :/


Check out thatfishplace. this weekend is the NCPARS frag swap. Salt specials on IO and RC buy3 get4

[MAMGM]

sorry double post!

[RBU1]

Check out thatfishplace. this weekend is the NCPARS frag swap. Salt specials on IO and RC buy3 get4

Is that in store only?

[iamwrasseman]

MAMGM , wow love your avatar ! is that Anampses femininus yours ? i have been searching for quite a while for that ever elusive fish .niceeeeeeee !

[polyppetey]

reef crystals call for 1.4 lbs to make 5 gallons of 1.021 saltwater, how much by weight would it take to make a sg of 1.026. I have always wondered this myself.
I have an extra scale around so weighing is to me far easier, measuring it is always inaccurate. Thats the pastry chef in me talking there.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

reef crystals call for 1.4 lbs to make 5 gallons of 1.021 saltwater, how much by weight would it take to make a sg of 1.026. I have always wondered this myself.

Assuming the first part is true, then it will take exactly 1.73 pounds to make 5 gallons of 1.026. :)

This is determined simply by multiplying 26/21 x 1.4 = 1.73. :)

[MAMGM]

Is that in store only?
Yep, I was there today and the salt displays are set up,all ready for Sat.

[MAMGM]

MAMGM , wow love your avatar ! is that Anampses femininus yours ? i have been searching for quite a while for that ever elusive fish .niceeeeeeee !

No such luck, I was told they were illegal to harvest due to being an endangered species. I still keep looking though!......someday!