Crystal Sea mix
 

I tested my replacement water after mixing for about 14hrs. There was Phosphate in it :mad: It's no wonder that I have a algae bloom after water changes with R/O water. I'm goining out to buy IO today hopefully that will solve the algae problem. Anyone else use Crystal sae marine mix? Have you notice this?
Just thought I would let everyone know.

I hear mixed opinions on the brand of salt, mostly negatives.

Where are you getting your R/O water?

The Purified Water Store

Ah ok, not familiar with that store. I was just gonna bring up something that happend a few weeks ago.

Christy was having more algae problems so she used my TDS meter to test her R/O water.. it was 29ppm which is way high!! The water was bought from Save On. I guess they haven't changed out the R/O in a few years! :eek: She tested tap water and it was 25ppm.. to think people pay for that R/O water :rolleyes: :lol:

So phosphates could be comming from that water source or maybe the salt mix?

hey marty

what location are you getting your r/o from?
i use to get mine @ king george hwy n 67
tds-0
phosphate-0

they sell some ro units there too or better yet get one from these guys
got a 100gpd unit from them and a box of filters to go along with it for 221. shipped
after they recieved my payments took them 1 day to ship it
http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=70548722[url]

I tested the R/O water for Phosphate and it was undetectable. I don't have a TDS meter. I'll call the store tomorrow and ask if they test. It is a new store here in Surrey, so I don't think their TDS would be high,but who knows.

I've bought (and tested) water from that cahin before, and it was 0ppm TDS. Hopefully the quality is found at all their outlets!

Props, The store here in Fleetwood Fraser and 160th. How is the Tang doing?