SRC Member Macateer Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 Just purchased a new 22KG from Fresh&Marine and it was very cloudy. Anyone experience this? Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member quarantasei Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 I am using it. What do you mean by cloudy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Macateer Posted December 28, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 I am using it. What do you mean by cloudy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hi bro, keep mixing but it is always cloudy. After 1 hour of mixing just proceed with the water change. Display tank looks like a sand storm but after 2 days cleared up but can see alot of white deposit at the bottom of sump. Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 If you followed the instructions , it meant to be used immediately after dissloved . It turns cloudy if you left overnight . I always adjust to 1.025 and used it immediately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Macateer Posted December 28, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 If you followed the instructions , it meant to be used immediately after dissloved . It turns cloudy if you left overnight . I always adjust to 1.025 and used it immediately Ok i will try this method. Thanks alot! Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 Ok i will try this method. Thanks alot! how do you mix it? Did you add too much salt? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member quarantasei Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 When just add the salt it will be cloudy but It will clear out usually 10-15 mins later for me.I am using a pump to mix my water in my barrel and mix ard 120l each time. I mix on the day that I want to use the salt. The water I already prestore earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Macateer Posted December 28, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 Latest Update for me: Using a large ladle and stirring vigorously in the pail of fresh RODI water and add the salt in small amounts at a time did not work. at SG 1.025 the pail of only 12 litres turned cloudy. Noticed that at point SG 1.014 it was still clear...Mmmmmm something is wrong with my salt? 1 Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member inwear Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 Try using use a refrectometer to measure your sg. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Sherilyn91 Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 Latest Update for me:Using a large ladle and stirring vigorously in the pail of fresh RODI water and add the salt in small amounts at a time did not work. at SG 1.025 the pail of only 12 litres turned cloudy. Noticed that at point SG 1.014 it was still clear...Mmmmmm something is wrong with my salt? Try to use a wave maker / strong pump to mix.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tuajia Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 I use a tunze 6025 to mix my salt. Just aim at the bottom of the pail. Churns like crazy, salt mixed within ten mins. Even water crusted salt chunks were successfully dissolved Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member quarantasei Posted December 28, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2015 A strong pump aimed to the bottom sides will help mix well with almost no salt residue left. What you using to measure SG? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Macateer Posted December 29, 2015 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 29, 2015 I am using this to test SG. Thanks everyone! I will try to use a powerful equipment to mix the next batch. BTW the cloudy water cleared up this morning in the tank. Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohanson Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I usually fill up a pail with water. Then pour in 2 cups of RSCP and use my glass cleaner stick to stir the water. The salt residue will go to the center bottom of the pail and you need to make sure that the salt are fully dissolved. I will stir for around 10 minutes and add it into my sump directly. The residue will dissolve in my sump if it is not stirred properly. Quote Tank: 3.5ft x 2ft x 1.5ft, 12mm Sump: 3ft Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve 7 Lightings: Maxspect 15000k Return Pump: Eheim 1252 Wavemaker: Jebao WP25, Jebao RW-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kingking Posted February 1, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am using this salt too. Yes, it will turn cloudy even after it has cleared out like half an hour. And later if continuing using pump for stirring, the water will turn cloudy. But it didn't deter me from using it. I thought I have read it somewhere that this salt does give such an issue but it is not harmful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Did you add salt to water? Or water to salt? Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lWilddogl Posted February 11, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted February 11, 2016 Im using coral pro. But my water is not cloudy during the premix. The 1st few secs is cloudy of course but clears up within 2mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Macateer Posted February 13, 2016 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 13, 2016 After i switch to a 4k pump to mix my salt everything is good now! Thanks everyone! Quote "It said on the box Requires Windows 95 or better - so i bought a Mac" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member equiox Posted September 11, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted September 11, 2016 thanks for sharing! Quote Follow my instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reefparadisez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelnut Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 good info! ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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