Problem with mixing salt

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by YellowBelly, Dec 12, 2007.

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  1. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I currently have a 5-gallon salt bucket that I use for my top off water. I fill it up with RO water from a 30-gallon trash can that is my reservoir. I have a little Fiji Gold in the bucket that is mixed in with the R0 water. Once the bucket is clear, I can use it for top off. I have a separate 5-gallon bucket that I have just calcium hydroxide and RO water. I use this on some nights and dose about a quart into the overflow.
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    well thats different, i just top off with an aatoc ro/di system and doctor the tank itself when needed.
    Reef-Relief :: Automated Aquatic Top Off Controller
    first the ro/di system then the reef-relief, can also be used with kalwasser.
    would you have a problem just adding regular ro/di water to the tank when needed and doctoring the tank when needed.
     
  4. YellowBelly

    YellowBelly Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I don't have a problem with that. Do you know much about Walt Smith's Fiji Gold? Does it really add the supplements it says it does? (Raise pH, Alk. increase Calcium and Magnesium, etc.)
     
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    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    no idea about that stuff, maybe pm tangster. instant ocean i have found to be the best saltmix with use over time. and i dont doctor the mix for a water change.