Reef Crystal IO salt

[Coleus]

Originally Posted by rayjay

The results you get are not typical of the new I.O. salt mix.
If mixed to a s.g. of 1.0264 (35ppt) then you should be finding that the new IO should be about 400 ppm and 1350 ppm magnesium or so.
If your s.g. is lower then your mag level will also be lower, but with the new salt, your s.g. would probably have to be around 1.023 to get mag levels of 1200.
To boost magnesium takes a lot more of whatever product you are using to boost it, than most people would expect, because the flake is mostly water. (hexahydrate)

My s.g is at 1.0264. How do you know if i have a old or new I.O salt? Is there difference on the label? Mine saying at 1.0264, I should get Calc 440 ppm and Mg 1350 ppm but I don't get those number is why I am so frustrated.

Thanks for all response btw, they are very helpful.

Cheers

[Coleus]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Tai, I bought some of the Seachem Mg as well and for the price of it I am not happy with the results as you have to add so much to make an impact. With the Mg mix from ChemMasters you do use a lot more but the cost of it is SO much less in comparison to the SeaChem stuff.

Greg, you better put in your order fast because a 2.2 kg ($27.99) only last me for a week :-)

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Coleus

Greg, you better put in your order fast because a 2.2 kg ($27.99) only last me for a week :-)

Ya I noticed that, I am almost out myself. i have heard lot's of good thing's about ChemMaster's mix and I think it is the answer to all my problems with Mg, going to get some Ca as well.