FlipCyd
06-09-2009, 10:06 PM
I bought a bag out of curiosity, just to see how this salt is. I mixed up a small batch using RO/DI water with a zero tds and tested the parameters. Salt was mixed to 1.025 SG, using a refractometer for measurement. Results are from Salifert Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium test kits.
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=SL-TM28317 (http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/%7Eproduct=SL-TM28317)
Here are the results:
Calcium 425
Alkalinity 9.9
Magnesium 1300
Pros:
Dissolves quickly
Good calcium and alkalinity levels
Cons:
Magnesium is on the low side
Freshly mixed batch has to aerate for 24 hours before use
Conclusion:
It's a decent salt for the price, I'd recommend it. Mixes pretty fast, comparable to Tropic Marin salt. Be sure to aerate it for about 24 hours before use, I used it a few hours after mixing and it was a little cloudy. Calcium and alkalinity levels are where I personally like them. Magnesium level is quite a bit lower than I'd prefer.
http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=SL-TM28317 (http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/%7Eproduct=SL-TM28317)
Here are the results:
Calcium 425
Alkalinity 9.9
Magnesium 1300
Pros:
Dissolves quickly
Good calcium and alkalinity levels
Cons:
Magnesium is on the low side
Freshly mixed batch has to aerate for 24 hours before use
Conclusion:
It's a decent salt for the price, I'd recommend it. Mixes pretty fast, comparable to Tropic Marin salt. Be sure to aerate it for about 24 hours before use, I used it a few hours after mixing and it was a little cloudy. Calcium and alkalinity levels are where I personally like them. Magnesium level is quite a bit lower than I'd prefer.