Crystal Sea mix

[martym]

I tested my replacement water after mixing for about 14hrs. There was Phosphate in it :mad: It's no wonder that I have a algae bloom after water changes with R/O water. I'm goining out to buy IO today hopefully that will solve the algae problem. Anyone else use Crystal sae marine mix? Have you notice this?
Just thought I would let everyone know.

[Jack]

I hear mixed opinions on the brand of salt, mostly negatives.

Where are you getting your R/O water?

[martym]

The Purified Water Store

[Jack]

Ah ok, not familiar with that store. I was just gonna bring up something that happend a few weeks ago.

Christy was having more algae problems so she used my TDS meter to test her R/O water.. it was 29ppm which is way high!! The water was bought from Save On. I guess they haven't changed out the R/O in a few years! :eek: She tested tap water and it was 25ppm.. to think people pay for that R/O water :rolleyes: :lol:

So phosphates could be comming from that water source or maybe the salt mix?

[props]

hey marty

what location are you getting your r/o from?
i use to get mine @ king george hwy n 67
tds-0
phosphate-0

they sell some ro units there too or better yet get one from these guys
got a 100gpd unit from them and a box of filters to go along with it for 221. shipped
after they recieved my payments took them 1 day to ship it
http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=70548722[url]

[martym]

I tested the R/O water for Phosphate and it was undetectable. I don't have a TDS meter. I'll call the store tomorrow and ask if they test. It is a new store here in Surrey, so I don't think their TDS would be high,but who knows.

[Aquattro]

I've bought (and tested) water from that cahin before, and it was 0ppm TDS. Hopefully the quality is found at all their outlets!

[martym]

Props, The store here in Fleetwood Fraser and 160th. How is the Tang doing?