Reef Crystals analysis question.

[BayBud]

Hi all.

I just went down to LFS to get some Reef Crystals because the salt i've been using hasn't impressed me in the least (grotech).

I just mixed up 4 litres of RC using their recommended amount (33gr/L)

Ive been aerating + heating in a bucket now for about 3 hours and the results of the testing are below.

The water was RO from the marine fish shop down the road, in the past i have tested their water and found it to be very good.

temp=27-28'c
SG=1.025 ish (prob 1.0245)
ALK= 5.37-5.49meg/l
Ca= 340mg/l
Mg= 840mg/l

Well my first question is have i left the salt long enough to mix? Assuming i have is this typical levels to see in a fresh mixed batch of Reef Crystals?

Other than the alkalinity the Ca + Mg levels frankly do not impress me, i have to admit they are better than my grotech's 220mg/l, 540mg/l for Ca, Mg.

I would be really appreciative from any users of RC who could perhaps shed light on this, perhaps i am just wanting too much out of a salt? Maybe i should carry on heating and aerating and est it tomorrow?

All replies gratefully received

Thanks for now