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Unread 02/04/2009, 09:38 PM   #1
Ranchhand02
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What is in reef crystals?

What extra trace elements are in reef crystals and in what amounts? I could not find on the box what all was in it.


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Unread 02/04/2009, 10:48 PM   #2
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That's gonna be a tough question IMO. They all claim to have NSW levels of trace elements. Even if you asked others what they use, the levels of trace elements are almost always taken on faith. I would concentrate on other things like Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium. Those can easily be tested for and most folks already have tested them. You can also ask which salts people have gotten good results from, and you will find some folks happy with Reef Crystals.
Wish I could have really answered your question.


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Unread 02/04/2009, 11:05 PM   #3
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Thanks to Billybeau1 ( Team RC )

Here is a link to the eliments in all of the salt mixes.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287118


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Unread 02/04/2009, 11:53 PM   #4
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Here's a detailed analysis of most commercially available salt mixes.

http://aquariumwatertesting.com/AWT_...lysis_0208.pdf


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Unread 02/05/2009, 02:27 AM   #5
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xJake, do you have anything a bit more complete?

I'd call that the salt mix smack down. Of course now it'll take me three days to decide.


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Unread 02/05/2009, 03:07 AM   #6
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oh cool i remember when that whole test was being discussed and compiled here. i was wondering what became of it. thanks for posting that xJake.


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