B-ionic seawater sytem

[joao junior]

anyone use these system,can explain to me?are this a trace elements??or is the same two-parts products?
link;
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...n=PROD&Product_Code=ESV231&Category_Code=Salt

 

[HighlandReefer]

B-ionic seawater system is a type of salt mix.

They are claiming that their salt mix is low in the heavy metals. Most salt mixes are quite high in heavy metals. Whether or not their salt mix is actually lower in these heavy metals is the question. I have seen no actual scientific data to compare to other salt mixes. They are not directly claiming that there salt mix is lower than other salt mixes in these heavy metals. There is quite a play in wording the way they state it. Other salt mixes use products that meet the same standards they have posted. I wonder why they choose not to publish scientific data about their salt and the heavy metal content if it is so good. :lol:

 

[bertoni]

Yep, that's basically a four-part artificial salt product. The idea isn't bad, since it avoids settling problems, but it's not clear whether it's worth the effort of dealing with a more complication mixing protocol.

 

[las]

I definitely wouldnt have a prob with mixing a 4 part salt.... sounds like fun. I guess its gonna come down to the quality of the salt... does anyone have any info on how this salt tests for CA MG ALK?

 

[las]

i found some parameters. Has anyone tried it?



A unique solution to many of the problems associated with all dry synthetic seawater blends.

Problem:
All dry blends may not be homogenous resulting in considerable chemical variations not only from batch to batch but also from within the same container. Aggravating this further, humidity contamination during storage can result in localized precipitation reactions.

Solution:
B-Ionic Seawater System avoids these problems by providing the two dominant salts in our formulation in separate containers. All other major, minor, and trace elements are pre-dissolved in a highly concentrated two component liquid system. These dry and liquid components can easily be measured for any size batch of synthetic seawater.

Problem:
It is now recognized that most reagent grade salts can contain contaminants (trace metals, etc.) at levels which may inhibit the growth of some algae species from low nutrient environments (oligotrophic) such as coral reefs.

Solution:
B-Ionic Seawater System addresses this issue by providing ultra-low heavy metal Sodium Chloride (max. allowable less than half max. allowable for reagent grade sodium chloride) and USP grade Magnesium Sulfate as the dry components of the system. In addition, all other chemicals pre-dissolved in our liquid components are subject to our three phase purification process resulting in significant lowering of contaminants, including phosphate.

Problem:
Many all dry blends take excessive time to completely dissolve. Addition of newly mixed batches to the aquarium can cause irritation to inhabitants upon exposure to non-dissolved salt micro-particles.

Solution:
B-Ionic Seawater System avoids this problem by providing all of the slower dissolving ingredients in a pre-dissolved solution form. Batches can be used within 10 minutes of preparation with no adverse effects providing initial RO and/or DI water contains sufficient dissolved oxygen.

B-IONIC SEAWATER PARAMETERS (@ 34 ppt salinity):
450 ppm Calcium • 3.25 meq/L Alkalinity • 1400 ppm Magnesium
Formulated, Manufactured and Packaged at ESV's facility in the USA.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

While I have every confidence that ESV will make a fine product, I don't really see what problem there is with many commercial one part salt mixes that really needs fixing.

There are already more than enough fine mixes to pick from. The high quality ingredients they mention could be done with a one part.

 

[las]

i agree with what youre saying randy but the big problem is the settling for me... If i could mix an entire 200 gallon bucket at once i guess that would take care of my problem... but i cant...

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Well, I mix more than 50 gallons at a time, using a whole bag and more of IO.

But OK, if you want to mix small volumes at once, it may be useful.

 

[las]

i wish i needed to do that big of a water change. how big is ur tank?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I make up 88 gallons at a time (two connected Brute cans), and use a 2-3 gallons each day for water changes. My tank is a 120 with several refugia and a sump.