Getting my Mag levels up to par....finally got it!!l

MitchM · #1 03-08-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

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I was told about a brand of salt that comes in a 5 gal bucket like IO Reef Crystals but makes 240 gals of saltwater @ 1.026 but can't remember the brand. I think it might have been _______ salinity.
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Hey Greg,
you are probably thinking about Aquavitro Salinity. It has a lower moisture content than other salts. Makes 225 gallons out of it's 5 gallon pail. But it's heavy - 65 lbs/pail.
That's what I'm using. Red Coral carries it.

tooocolde · #2 03-08-2011, 01:07 PM

Recently purchased mag chloride (Dead Sea Works) and calcium chloride (94-97%) from Univar. Service was excellent and worked out to just over $1/lb including shipping to Kamloops.

The Grizz · #3 03-08-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MitchM

Hey Greg,
you are probably thinking about Aquavitro Salinity. It has a lower moisture content than other salts. Makes 225 gallons out of it's 5 gallon pail. But it's heavy - 65 lbs/pail.
That's what I'm using. Red Coral carries it.

Ya I think thats the one, thanks

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Originally Posted by tooocolde

Recently purchased mag chloride (Dead Sea Works) and calcium chloride (94-97%) from Univar. Service was excellent and worked out to just over $1/lb including shipping to Kamloops.

I will have to check them out, thanks

Delphinus · #4 03-09-2011, 03:52 AM

In my defense, "Aquavitro" is still "Seachem" just their premium brand.

Anyhow I like the online batch# param lookup they offer, that's a great idea.

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Ya I think thats the one, thanks

The Grizz · #5 03-09-2011, 03:55 AM

So I added another 4 cups of ChemMasters mag mix tonight as well as some calcium as it was a little low as well.

globaldesigns · #6 03-09-2011, 03:55 AM

As I stated, I use Seachem and can say I have no issues with that brand for Mg, Str, Ca, ALK... But if anyone can recommend an even cheaper source of dry crystals?

The Grizz · #7 03-09-2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

As I stated, I use Seachem and can say I have no issues with that brand for Mg, Str, Ca, ALK... But if anyone can recommend an even cheaper source of dry crystals?

Are you meaning for the mag mix stuff Rick?

Coleus · #8 03-09-2011, 04:05 AM

I think you can get a great deal on BRS stuff if you have a group buy. Even with high cost shipping, my personal order stuff from them work out very close to what it would cost me to get stuff from ChemMaster delivery to my door.

Plus, following their instruction has been worked out for me very well lately. I went from weekly testing to monthly testing and my params are still very good and stable. However can't beat that 1 dollar per pound tho.

The Grizz · #9 03-09-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Coleus

I think you can get a great deal on BRS stuff if you have a group buy. Even with high cost shipping, my personal order stuff from them work out very close to what it would cost me to get stuff from ChemMaster delivery to my door.

Plus, following their instruction has been worked out for me very well lately. I went from weekly testing to monthly testing and my params are still very good and stable. However can't beat that 1 dollar per pound tho.

I am going to check out Univar and see what they can offer for bulk bags and if it decent I might just have to start a distributorship, shipping it out separately ( not mixed ) to prevent the slushy factor

The Grizz · #10 03-09-2011, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

In my defense, "Aquavitro" is still "Seachem" just their premium brand.

Anyhow I like the online batch# param lookup they offer, that's a great idea.

Not to mention this, copied directly from there site.

Other companies tell you what is supposed to be in their salt, but every bucket of salinity™ comes with a laboratory tested* batch specific, guaranteed analysis. Another first in the industry.