i'll check out that link Beverly (you always have helpful ones). it's not bubbles either cause i've turned off th PH over night.

I mix 16-18g of saltwater at a time and I've never had problems with Kent dissolving. I make my water one day, and near the end of the day once it's made I throw in a Mag 3.5 and my Salt. By the next morning it's ready to go and looks good. Cloudiness only lasts for 1/2hr tops.

Oh, don't turn off the powerhead, which may be your problem. Just remove the venturi. Powerhead and heater should be on until you use the water the next day.

Is this a new pail of salt? Do you clean out your mixing bucket after each use? I use Red Sea salt and I make it and dump it right in with no cloudiness, but if I sit it a few days I do notice that there is an offwhite scum on the inside of the bucket that wipes of easily. Maybe you have a build up of scum in your bucket? maybe try another bucket :cool:
HTH

I have never had a problem mixing Kent salt. I just throw it in a bucket, and stir it by hand. Then I throw it into the tank.