Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix.
Io reef crystals.
I purchase in the 200 gal box.
Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.
Doing a water change today will test.
The box comes with 4 50 gal bags.
Reef crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water.
Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna.
Doing a water change today will test the io reef crystals before i change the water.
I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.
Posted january 20 2013.
Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium.
To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s.
All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8.
Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.
Gallon of water mix as directed.
Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often.
Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.
I don t use a hydrometer to test.
Instant ocean reef crystals are easy to use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment.
Duganderson duganderson community member.
I mix 50 gal.
It s a great product.
It s not accurate enough.
Features extra calcium to help ensure the growth of large and small polyp stony corals as well as coralline algae extra trace elements to provide an additional measure of vital.
Although the reef crystals solution may be used immediately we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen carbon dioxide equilibrium.
He used both triton and marinlab both perform icp oes for elemental analysis tests to characterize saltwater samples mixed to 35 ppt.
Instant ocean reef crystals is an enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums.
Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.
