Who else’s saltwater mixes dirty and leaves behind grains of dirt and sediment?

[AydenLincoln]

So I thought I took a photo of before but whenever I mix my salt it leaves behind large and plentiful sediment and dirt colored particles. I know this has been discussed before. Is there a way to avoid this? What causes this? I only mix it for a few days and use it within a week.

 

[GSPClown94]

What salt brand are you using? I used to use Reef Crystals years ago and had some similar dirty looking residue every time after making a fresh batch of saltwater. I believe the residue was caused by added organics in the salt from the manufacturer.

 

[AydenLincoln]

What salt brand are you using? I used to use Reef Crystals years ago and had some similar dirty looking residue every time after making a fresh batch of saltwater. I believe the residue was caused by added organics in the salt from the manufacturer.

Fritz Reef Pro but also I’ve heard aquarium salt is inconsistent and a byproduct of mining. So in some ways that makes sense but you only see it after it mixes/is what was inside that pearly white salt. And I’ve tried other brands and they all do it.

 

[ryshark]

Fritz Reef Pro but also I’ve heard aquarium salt is inconsistent and a byproduct of mining. So in some ways that makes sense but you only see it after it mixes/is what was inside that pearly white salt. And I’ve tried other brands and they all do it.

Nyos and ESV don’t.

 

[TheWB]

Nyos and ESV don’t.

TLF AccuraSea 1 also mixes very clean.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Nyos and ESV don’t.

Should’ve clarified all the brands that I’ve tried all did it. I understand some will mix clean/be higher quality.

 

[braaap]

Nyos and ESV don’t.

Nyos is crystal clear. Brightwell is not. Once I finish my Brightwell I’m going back to Nyos.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Had this problem with instant ocean salt, doesn't seem to negativity effect the water. (Knock on wood)

 

[rtparty]

Almost all of them do it if you let them mix for a few days. Sometimes it’s a manganese/iron precipitation. Other times it might be calcium carbonate.

The cheaper salts do it much more than the higher quality salts. It’s usually not an issue and just a chore to clean

 

[jrill]

Fritz Reef Pro but also I’ve heard aquarium salt is inconsistent and a byproduct of mining. So in some ways that makes sense but you only see it after it mixes/is what was inside that pearly white salt. And I’ve tried other brands and they all do it.

I use fritz rpm pro and it doesn't do that.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Nyos is crystal clear. Brightwell is not. Once I finish my Brightwell I’m going back to Nyos.

Yeah, I've settled on NYOS when I launch. Other than cost, I've not seen one complaint!

 

[SliceGolfer]

I use fritz rpm pro and it doesn't do that.

Same, I use RPM blue and have not had any residue