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Instant Ocean parameters

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jeffmr4, May 19, 2017.

  1. jeffmr4 Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

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    Marion, IA
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    I recently got some new Instant Ocean salt and didn't find a lot of information online about what it tests out at so I mixed up a batch and this is what I got,

    1.026 or 35 ppt Ph 8.2 - 8.4, Ca 440, Alk 11, Mg 1140

    The magnesium seems very low. (I tested it twice) If anyone else mixes up a batch and tests for magnesium, let me know what you get! These readings might not always be the same from bag to bag but I thought it would be good to put this out there.
     
  2. mattman319 SoManyTanks

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    Cedar Rapids, IA
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    Are u using their standard salt or the reef crystals?
     
  3. jeffmr4 Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

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    Marion, IA
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    Standard.
     
  4. jeffmr4 Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

    304
    Marion, IA
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    +56 / 0 / -0
    It sounds like from what I've read IO is notroriously low for magnesium. I retested after a week with the same water mixing in a mostly closed container with a heater and these are the results,

    I had to add a little top of water because some had evaporated which could have accounted for some of the drops,

    1.026, ph 8.1-8.2, kh 10-11, ca 420, mg 1130
     
  5. StormyMoe

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    Waukee
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    I use IO Reef Crystals and just tested some water I've had mixed up for a week in a Brute with a heater, powerhead, and a lid at an sg of 1.025 (out of Ca tests):

    pH: 8.2
    Alk: 9.8
    Mg: 1390
     

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