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!!! Oh no your sand is still like this?!?!? Try to get your hands on a silica test kit if you could and look into itLook anything like this? My SB's been this way for 2yrs!
Io response
If you are mixing small batches a paddle works well but 50 gallon batch is not as easy.
And honestly that goes for almost any info (there is no quick fix).. If you've been doing this awhile, I think we can all agree consistency is key...Basically all we've learned is use the salt that works for you. In all reality the info is so conflicting, mixed and sometimes downright unbelievable, that there is no magical salt mix that is perfect in every way every time. Use the brand you like, if you fail in this hobby it's not likely to be your salts fault! Happy reefing
That's not the answer they gave me.
!!! Oh no your sand is still like this?!?!? Try to get your hands on a silica test kit if you could and look into it
I did the same, was so tired of the residue left behind byRC. I have AWC set up using 55 gal container, the salt mix recirculates 24/7 till all used up, which takes about 3-4 weeks, so far with the regular IO no problemsYeah IO reef crystal has the brown residuals.
Not the case with the regular IO though.
I have great results ever since i made a switch back to the regular IO . The law of reefing has taught me that whatever works in reefing, dont change it..
Its a mix of inorganics clay/vitamins/chelated metal and dirt. Its impossible, i clean my wc tank with ro water after every use. Ontop on this i have an 8 stage + my homes tds is only 30 out the tap. So the only metal its binding is the metal in the salt mix alreadyI had submitted the following to Marineland about the brown gunk that is left over after mixing their reef crystals salt:
Hello, long time reef crystals user here. Was wondering if you knew what the brown residue is that is left after mixing the salt? I have never had an issue with it causing any problems but my local reef club has several members who are curious about what it is and why it forms. Thank you for your time.
I received this answer:
Hi Chris,
That would be one of two things usually. Either the members need to clean their mixing containers more often (we recommend a diluted vinegar wipe down/rinse after each mix) or the RC is pulling out a heavy metal from the water source and leaving the residue. In most cases, we find it is the first possibility.
Marineland
In my personal case, I would say it is a heavy metal being pulled out of my water. I religiously clean my mixing containers as my fish room shares space with my cat's litter box. I am always worried about litter dust and ammonia. All factors aside, there is no real danger to the brown gunk just wipe it away
I do have 0ppm rodi h20That's not the answer they gave me. They said that RC contains a chelator and if you use anything other than 0 ppm rodi you will get a brown residue.. The brown is metals that the chelator has removed from the water.