Aquavitro salt (SEACHEM)

Paulairduck

Paulairduck

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I just picked up a bucket from the LFS. I opened the bucket which is a twist, took two guys, and a bad smell is coming from the bucket!!?!?!?. anybody used this salt???

I am going to post some number later today
ALK,CAl,MAG,Po4
 
I did not know Seachem came out with an AquaVitro salt product. I have used their supplements, really like the Fuel. It is normal for salt mix especially reef salts to have a strong chemical or vitamin smell to them. I have been using RC and that has a strong smell to it. Please do post the numbers on the salt.
 
Lol never mind I have seen this salt before. I is one of 3 that I have been thinking of changing to. I have heard goo things about it. It is a little different that the Seachem Reef salt. Very interested in the numbers and how it works out for you. Keep us posted, Im almost out of salt.
 
Aquavitro salt (Seachem)

tests so far

Alk 10.0dkh (lamotte)
Cal 420ppm (Salifert)

I am going to let it mix for 24hrs and retest everything
Alk CAl Mag P04
 
allsps40 said:
I did not know Seachem came out with an AquaVitro salt product. I have used their supplements, really like the Fuel. It is normal for salt mix especially reef salts to have a strong chemical or vitamin smell to them. I have been using RC and that has a strong smell to it. Please do post the numbers on the salt.
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It was actually really low key becasue I didn't know it was out- I mean I knew they were making it but there was no offical realease date i guess for it.
 
It came out last year folks... it was on all the blogs, all the magazines, was posted here on RC and was officially launched at IMACwest in 2009. I see marketing for it everywhere I go and I travel the US going to fish stores as part of my job :D

FWIW the product is Aquavitro Salinity.
 
I like the ca and alk level. I am making my system more stable, added ATO and dose kalk with it. I am wanting to keep mt alk at 10 dkh and ca at 420-440ppm. This is only one of 2 salts that I have found that has the levels I want right out of the bucket. The other is H2Ocean.
 
the AQUAVITRO salt has been mixing for 24 hrs and the water is not clear, never seen this before, should I be worried???:confused:
 
it is cloudy, there is no residue in the bottom of the bucket. I am confused on this one, should be clear!
 
Mines smells a bit funny too. Can you tell us how you mixed it?

I usually add salt slowly while mixing. I noticed when I added all the salt in one time, the water would stay a little cloudy longer. Usually clears up when I add it to my tank.
 
The actual name of the salt is " SALINITY ", and is sold as an Aqua Vitro product. Aqua Vitro is made by Seachem.

It does have an odd smell - and does take more time to clear up than you may be used to.
I am told that this is a good thing, as Seachem does not use any additives to artificially cause the salt to dissolve faster. Sometimes - less is more, be cautious of salts which mix fast, and clear up quickly.
I do know that Bommer seems to like this salt over the others he has used or tested.
T
 
I have seen great results with this salt, smell is normal, and takes a little longer to mix but not a bad thing. You will see fantastic results from this stuff!
 
usually 24-48 hours

Mine clears up a lot quicker now that I aerate. It usually clears up over night
 
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