Fresh salt mix ALK level

enthejungle · 09/04/2016, 09:49 PM

Could someone please let me know what their ALK levels are on a fresh mix of salt.

I picked up some salt from an offerup listing and it seems old and out of balance.

Got a case of reef crystals for $10 so it was worth a shot. Problem is when I tested the alkalinity I'm getting a reading of 5-5.5.

I normally use reef crystals but since I've always gotten them from my LFS I've never tested for anything besides my salinity prior to a WC.

Thanks in advance!

mcgyvr · 09/05/2016, 07:31 AM

ALK on avergage should be 7-11 dKH

Reef Crystals when freshly mixed to 35 ppt (1.026) should be around this..
490 Cal
13 dKH
1440 Mag

09/04/2016, 09:49 PM	#1
enthejungle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 95	Fresh salt mix ALK level Could someone please let me know what their ALK levels are on a fresh mix of salt. I picked up some salt from an offerup listing and it seems old and out of balance. Got a case of reef crystals for $10 so it was worth a shot. Problem is when I tested the alkalinity I'm getting a reading of 5-5.5. I normally use reef crystals but since I've always gotten them from my LFS I've never tested for anything besides my salinity prior to a WC. Thanks in advance!

09/05/2016, 07:31 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	ALK on avergage should be 7-11 dKH Reef Crystals when freshly mixed to 35 ppt (1.026) should be around this.. 490 Cal 13 dKH 1440 Mag __________________ Who me?