Lowering alk

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Galizio

Ah, didn't know, 2-4 days is not bad, well is too late now for that ...also still had a bucket and 1/2 at home of the reef crystal, I kinda want to use it first then I can do a switch...
For now I just use the acid. There is a formula for the muriatic acid?


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Nothing wrong with reef crystals, I've used it for a few years now without issue. To be honest the main reason for switching salt is the AF is cheaper than RC and about the same price as IO is here, plus it's shipped to my door step.

[TimT]

Muriatic acid is diluted HCl.

Always add it to water and NEVER water to it.

Open the jug in a well ventilated room. Sometimes it makes smoke... don't breath the smoke.

As a precaution I add a chlorine neutralizer if I need to use the water immediately. If not I let it sit for a day or two.