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Buddyboy 04-17-2006 03:39 PM
Instant Ocean salt
 
Hi All,

I mixed the salt and RO water in my tank. Now I have a bunch of white undissolved particles on the bottom of the tank! There are two powerheads in the tank so there is lots of flow. Will these particles eventually dissolve? If not, will they be harmful to the critters in the tank? Bad batch of salt perhaps? Any thoughts????? Thanks in advance!

Bud

Beverly 04-17-2006 03:46 PM
If you haven't already done so, take one powerhead and direct the water flow along the bottom of the tank. This will help mix the stuff that has settled on the bottom to get into the water column and dissolve.

charlesr1958 04-17-2006 03:49 PM
Those particles could be the result of your box/bag/bucket of salt having been exposed to humidity, any time salt mixes are allowed to get moist, (or sit open) the concentrated "mix" will allow reactions to occur that will basicaly form calcium carbonate and a few other compounds. Which is why it is important to not add water to the salt mix, but to add the salt to the amount of water you are preparing to avoid any unwanted reactions. The idea is to avoid a salt paste or slurry as you are mixing it.

Chuck

marie 04-17-2006 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by charlesr1958
Those particles could be the result of your box/bag/bucket of salt having been exposed to humidity, any time salt mixes are allowed to get moist, (or sit open) the concentrated "mix" will allow reactions to occur that will basicaly form calcium carbonate and a few other compounds. Which is why it is important to not add water to the salt mix, but to add the salt to the amount of water you are preparing to avoid any unwanted reactions. The idea is to avoid a salt paste or slurry as you are mixing it.

Chuck
Welcome to canreef, Charlesr1958, It's always nice to have knowledgable people joining the board :biggrin: . I recognize you from the marinedepot forums :lol:

*Edit* Oops, I mean it's nice to see everyone join, not just knowledgable people

Buddyboy 04-17-2006 04:35 PM
hmmmmm Well, I added the salt mix to the tank after it was filled with RO water. If these pieces don't dissolve should I remove them? Will they harm any of the little critters in the tank?

StirCrazy 04-17-2006 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddyboy
hmmmmm Well, I added the salt mix to the tank after it was filled with RO water. If these pieces don't dissolve should I remove them? Will they harm any of the little critters in the tank?
I wouldn't worry to much as stated they are mostly calcium carbonate and inert (as they won't desolve easily) they won't hurt anything as they are basicly sand. if you don't like the looks you could syphon them out.

Steve

marie 04-17-2006 04:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buddyboy
hmmmmm Well, I added the salt mix to the tank after it was filled with RO water. If these pieces don't dissolve should I remove them? Will they harm any of the little critters in the tank?
The particles won't hurt the critters in your tank

Buddyboy 04-17-2006 04:55 PM
Phew! Was worried I might need to dump all my store bought RO water out and start again. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

P.S. Happy Easter!

niloc16 04-17-2006 06:04 PM
as they said before just syphon them out if you want and you wont have to worry. but they will not hurt the livestock

charlesr1958 04-18-2006 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by marie
Welcome to canreef, Charlesr1958, It's always nice to have knowledgable people joining the board :biggrin: . I recognize you from the marinedepot forums :lol:

*Edit* Oops, I mean it's nice to see everyone join, not just knowledgable people
Thanks Marie, and it was your linking to this forum that allowed me to find it, which I am glad I did, seems a friendly crowd and not all "holier than though" as is found in a few other sites. I need alot more than one forum to keep my mind busy on my non-reef swimming days...lol Not sure if I would agree with knowledgable though..lol, am still learning ALOT, as you see in my new endevours with coral identifications at marine depot with Eric. Thanks again for the welcome. :biggrin:


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