Alkalinity in IO salt

[argileh]

Originally Posted by marie

I have read of issues recently with some salifert alk test kits reading high. You might want to check out some of the threads in the salifert forum on reefcentral
That said even if you do have a bad test kit there seems to be no recourse at the moment because Habib (and therefore salifert) have appeared to have vanished off the face of the earth

I am aware of the Salifert Alk test issues. I think my kit is fine as it is giving me logical results when I test the main tank

[midgetwaiter]

My defective sailfert alk test read a little high on the tank water and just plain stupid high on freshly mixed water. I'm not sure why there was a difference.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by argileh

All tests with Salifert kits. My Mg is on the low side so I have to up it. What method are you using

I mix 37ml magnesium first, let it mix for awile, then add about 3/4 tsp of calcium and mix for the rest of the day, then add salt. I,m currently using Ben,s, {chemmaster}, additives.