Brightwell Salt.
- Thread starter popeye20
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1.04?
That makes sense. The issue for some would be that the vials aren't big enough to do a double shot of water. Since I now have the Elos tests, I will give it a shot in one of there vials to see if it works.
For the others,
Not sure if it was just a general reference or if it was for me.
I wasn't trying to use the salt as a measure of how good the test kit is or was. I was just saying my salt tests different then what was already posted. I hope that the Brightwell salt doesn't vary this much. I know it happens but, this seems a bit extreme. If this is how it will be for thier salt, Ouch.
Hey guys, I am using this salt and thought I would post my test results. This is after 24 hours of mixing and measured with Salifert test kits:
Ca: 370
Alk: 8.0
To be fair, it was only mixed to 34psu (measured with a 35psu solution calibrated refractometer). I bought this salt to use with the zeovit method, and was looking for around 7.0 alk and 420 calcium, so I will be looking elsewhere when this bucket runs out.
edit: also wanted to note both of my kits expire in 2013, but I am getting near the end of the reagent used to titrate in both kits. Should that affect results?
Ca: 370
Alk: 8.0
To be fair, it was only mixed to 34psu (measured with a 35psu solution calibrated refractometer). I bought this salt to use with the zeovit method, and was looking for around 7.0 alk and 420 calcium, so I will be looking elsewhere when this bucket runs out.
edit: also wanted to note both of my kits expire in 2013, but I am getting near the end of the reagent used to titrate in both kits. Should that affect results?
Billybeau1
Premium Member
D-D's alkalinity is 10 dkh out of the box so I'm not sure what you expect to gain other than more calcium and magnesium. You just wont have to supplement as much but only your tank will tell you if it is a good switch. 
Then there is the consistency equation. Many reefers have used IO and supplemented with great results for years. Is it worth the risk ?
That's up to you. I've seen 50-50 on D-D so far from my reading.
Then there is the consistency equation. Many reefers have used IO and supplemented with great results for years. Is it worth the risk ?
That's up to you. I've seen 50-50 on D-D so far from my reading.
I wouldn't. Good two two parts do not require such methods.
A good two part is completely ionically balanced, so there is no buildup of sodium or chloride relative to magnesium, sulfate, potassium, borate, bromide, strontium, etc. , because it contains them in an appropriate ratio.
BRS basically uses my DIY recipe, modified a bit to fit the materials they sell. It may not be quite as balanced as something like B-ionic for the more minor elements (although that is unclear since no commercial ones actually give their ingredient cocentrations), but it is a lot cheaper and is adequate for reef tanks. I discuss the recipe here:
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
I don't see a reason to elect Balling, but some folks do. Here's a discussion recently:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1738945
and
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1744501
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
I don't see a reason to elect Balling, but some folks do. Here's a discussion recently:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1738945
and
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1744501
I don't know anything in particular about his two part, but I have relatively little confidence in the brand based on his other poorly designed products, and I'd suggest a different brand, especially B-ionic, if you want a commercial one.
Actually, now that I am reminded of this, the Brightwell two part is very deficient in magnesium by their own numbers. That makes me think they do not understand how to make such a product. 
henrystyle
Member
Would hard or soft water have anything to do with the high neo marine Alk reading or does an RO/DI filter take care of that?
The red sea salt and aquatic gardens number don't look bad off Bertoni's readings.
Another question: If I add calcium chloride to my instant ocean salt mixing in a container, will that lower the waters alkalinity?
The red sea salt and aquatic gardens number don't look bad off Bertoni's readings.
Another question: If I add calcium chloride to my instant ocean salt mixing in a container, will that lower the waters alkalinity?
How high of alkalinity? Billy's tests that gave 11 dKH were using source water with no alkalinity.
Another question: If I add calcium chloride to my instant ocean salt mixing in a container, will that lower the waters alkalinity?
Not if you do not raise it above 600 ppm.
Another question: If I add calcium chloride to my instant ocean salt mixing in a container, will that lower the waters alkalinity?
Not if you do not raise it above 600 ppm.
henrystyle
Member
I'm just saying brightwell claims a lower alkalinity than what was posted. Thats way off their claims. Maybe there is another reason for getting that reading or are they just off?
I'm gonna try some of that petco salt. There numbers are right on where I want to be.
Heard anything about the aquatic gardens salt?
I'm gonna try some of that petco salt. There numbers are right on where I want to be.
Heard anything about the aquatic gardens salt?
