Salt Question

bigjdotcom01 · 07/20/2019, 12:04 PM

I am torn between Tropic Marin Pro-Reef and Reef Crystals.

My latest bucket of Tropic Marin had a dKH of 7.5, Calcium of 415 and Magnesium of 1200 @ S=35. Is this normal for TM?

Reef Crystals seems to have a higher dKH (8), Calcium (approx 500) and Magnesium (approx 1410).

I will be dosing BRS two-part, but the magnesium levels seem low. Anyone have thoughts?

My 110g tall tank is currently cycling but it will be a heavy SPS setup.

outssider · 07/20/2019, 05:24 PM

RC should mix up much higher than 8 (11-13)….I would double check the test kit, maybe that's why you're getting 7.5 with the trop M.

rocklobster1 · 07/22/2019, 01:43 PM

i would get the cheaper one personally.

07/20/2019, 12:04 PM	#1
bigjdotcom01 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 800	Salt Question I am torn between Tropic Marin Pro-Reef and Reef Crystals. My latest bucket of Tropic Marin had a dKH of 7.5, Calcium of 415 and Magnesium of 1200 @ S=35. Is this normal for TM? Reef Crystals seems to have a higher dKH (8), Calcium (approx 500) and Magnesium (approx 1410). I will be dosing BRS two-part, but the magnesium levels seem low. Anyone have thoughts? My 110g tall tank is currently cycling but it will be a heavy SPS setup.

07/20/2019, 05:24 PM	#2
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	RC should mix up much higher than 8 (11-13)….I would double check the test kit, maybe that's why you're getting 7.5 with the trop M. __________________ Please don't feed the bears because the bears will become dependent on free handouts and forget how to take care of themselves …... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mixed reef mostly sps

07/22/2019, 01:43 PM	#3
rocklobster1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 57	i would get the cheaper one personally.