Saltwater Mix Cloudy - Good to use?

Jmunk · 10/17/2018, 06:31 PM

I had some salt that was pretty clumped up from sitting out without the lid. I softened it up, and put it in. It's been two days and the water is very cloudy. I'm assuming it's just precipitation.

I checked alk and it's 8.5dkh. Am I safe to use?

MondoBongo · 10/18/2018, 06:31 AM

i've had brand new salt mix up cloudy before. i wouldn't worry about it myself. if the salinity and dkh look good, i would go ahead and use it.

FWIW, sometimes when the water is cloudy i toss a bag of carbon in my mixing container and let it sit with the circulation pump on for a while. usually helps polish up the water.

Jmunk · 10/18/2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MondoBongo

i've had brand new salt mix up cloudy before. i wouldn't worry about it myself. if the salinity and dkh look good, i would go ahead and use it.

FWIW, sometimes when the water is cloudy i toss a bag of carbon in my mixing container and let it sit with the circulation pump on for a while. usually helps polish up the water.

Gotcha. Yeah salinity and alk were right on, so I'll think I'll use it.

Uncle99 · 10/18/2018, 11:47 AM

Hum, I have never had cloudy newly mixed saltwater after 24 hours?
The cloudiness must be whatever holds the grains together likely just moisture.
Personally, If this is the first time your salt mixes cloudy, I would dump for safety...or I like the carbon thinking.
If this is not unusual for your mix, go right ahead.

NikonN8 · 10/18/2018, 01:34 PM

I've had that happen. Came out quick with filtration.

10/17/2018, 06:31 PM	#1
Jmunk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 686	Saltwater Mix Cloudy - Good to use? I had some salt that was pretty clumped up from sitting out without the lid. I softened it up, and put it in. It's been two days and the water is very cloudy. I'm assuming it's just precipitation. I checked alk and it's 8.5dkh. Am I safe to use? __________________ 90G \| Eshopps S-120 Skimmer \| RS200 Sump \| 5 fish \| Mixed Reef \| Up and running ~ 18 months \| MP40/MP10 \| 8 bulb T5 Fixture

10/18/2018, 06:31 AM	#2
MondoBongo Obligate Feeder Obsessed Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,061	i've had brand new salt mix up cloudy before. i wouldn't worry about it myself. if the salinity and dkh look good, i would go ahead and use it. FWIW, sometimes when the water is cloudy i toss a bag of carbon in my mixing container and let it sit with the circulation pump on for a while. usually helps polish up the water. __________________ [Citation Needed] "You don't use science to show that you're right, you use science to become right" - xkcd Current Tank Info: A rectangular shaped money pit.

10/18/2018, 01:34 PM	#5
NikonN8 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 89	I've had that happen. Came out quick with filtration. __________________ My name's Nate, not Nikon. In case it wasn't clear.

10/18/2018, 11:47 AM	#4
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Hum, I have never had cloudy newly mixed saltwater after 24 hours? The cloudiness must be whatever holds the grains together likely just moisture. Personally, If this is the first time your salt mixes cloudy, I would dump for safety...or I like the carbon thinking. If this is not unusual for your mix, go right ahead.