Parameters for microbe-lift reef salt

[jhoff]

Well i changed salt to microbe lift reef salt here are the parameters..

5gal of RODI water 2 1/2 cups of salt.. salinity 1.025 35ppt. temp 77

Calcium 450
Alkalinity 9.8
Magnesium 1400

Mixes up clear in about 30min (no brown stuff)..This is my 3rd bucket and the Parameters where the same all 3 times.Used Red sea Reef foundation pro test kit (love this kit) It's only been three weeks but so far so good.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4685+23957&pcatid=23957

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

FWIW, I'm not a fan of some of their claims and/or claimed parameters.

"Uniformly-sized salt granules contain NO added bromide "

Not an advantage, IMO. I would want bromide, but it may not be critical. Most salts these days have it at natural levels, and I'm not sure why they decided to leave it out.

"Formulated for use with calcium reactors."

A totally meaningless claim, IMO.

"Reef Mix Parameters:
Alkalinity 2.90
Boron (ppm) 2.90
Calcium (ppm) 450
Chloride (ppm) 17,000
Copper (ppm) 0.0003
Iodide (ppm) 0.08
Magnesium (ppm) 1,460
Molybdenum (ppm) 0.113
pH @20.3 C 8.45
Potassium (ppm) 308
Sodium (ppm) 9,030
Strontium (ppm) 9.8
Sulfate (ppm) 2,180"


By their own claim is is VERY deficient in potassium. Not a good idea. It is also deficient in boron. Why do so and then point it out to everyone? Not a smart marketing plan.

[NicksMixedReef]

Hi what water did you mix it with?
They claim alkalinty of 2.9 or 8.2 dkh, but you got 10?

[NicksMixedReef]

O I see RODI, well 9.8 is better at least. Maybe check your TDS, my filter are up for a change now (long sigh)