Mixed up 25 gallons of I/O for my weekly water change, FOWLR. Been fighting some hair algae so decided to test the new water and got a positive result for nitrate using the Seachem test kit. I tested my RO/DI water and it shows zero so it must be the salt mix right? Anyone ever have this problem with I/O? Did a search but couldnt find anything. I am thinking of switching to Coralife salt, your thoughts?
Nitrates in newly mixed Instant Ocean
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ericarenee
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This is why i do not like to buy Buckets of salt mix. I have had this same issue before.
I buy 200 gal boxes with 50 gal bag at .21 per bag Kent marine. So i slowly poor the whole bag into mixing tank while the tank is being filled moving water from ro/di tank to mixing tank.
Even when i mix thin set mortar or any other dry pre made product if i am not going to use the whole content i will dry mix the whole bag. Remove what i do not need then add water. There have been a number of threads on here that say it does not matter . some say they roll bucket on the floor some say its mixed well..
My opinion is a bucket is not consistent if you mix small batches from a bucket and not dry mix properly first.. I have Two Commercial mixers a BIG Gas powered one and a small one that is electric and can be used indoors.
