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Ok here is my response from Seachem :
Hello Bryan,
Thank you for your question and for using salinity salt. This salt is unlike any other on the market, as we batch it right here in our own facility. We test each individual batch in our lab before placing it into buckets; as long as the parameters fall within our specs, we then send the salt out to an EPA-registered independent laboratory, who tests the parameters using laboratory-grade equipment, rather than hobby grade test kits. Once we receive the results from the lab, we then make the labels for the buckets. Therefore, it should be very unlikely that the magnesium level is actually 1020ppm, though we would certainly be more than happy to try and troubleshoot a little with you.
Firstly, all of the parameters are guaranteed at a salinity of 35ppt or 1.0264. You can actually view the guaranteed analysis from our independent laboratory here for your individual bucket:
http://www.aquavitro.com/retrieve_jpg.php?document_search=53384.00&subby_search=Submit
With each batch, we make the lab results accessible by users on our aquavitro website at this address, so that you can see the guaranteed analysis from lab-grade equipment:
aquavitro . salinity
Now, the only thing that stands out to me is your mixing procedure. I understand that this salt mixes cloudy due to its concentration, therefore many users want to mix it for an extended time period in order to allow it to clear. However, because salinity is so different from every other salt available, when mixing this salt, we have found that 24 hours or less is ideal. The longer you let the salt mix, the more C02 it will take on and the more precipitation you will encounter. C02 --> water --> carbonic acid --> bicarbonates/carbonates. Mixing the salt for more than 24 hours can cause a decrease in alkalinity, magnesium and pH, resulting in a precipitation of calcium and carbonates, thus making the cloudiness persist for longer. When we mix it here at Seachem, we mix it in 50 gallon drums with one powerhead at room temperature (22-25 degrees Centigrade). Though it is typically still cloudy at this point, once placed into the tanks, it clears readily.
So, the magnesium level should most certainly not be that low, and this would be unacceptable to us. Could you possibly try mixing up your next batch as recommended above, test the parameters and let us know what the parameters look like? This would really help us to take the next appropriate steps. Thanks so much, and we look forward to your reply!
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Hello Bryan,
Thank you for your question and for using salinity salt. This salt is unlike any other on the market, as we batch it right here in our own facility. We test each individual batch in our lab before placing it into buckets; as long as the parameters fall within our specs, we then send the salt out to an EPA-registered independent laboratory, who tests the parameters using laboratory-grade equipment, rather than hobby grade test kits. Once we receive the results from the lab, we then make the labels for the buckets. Therefore, it should be very unlikely that the magnesium level is actually 1020ppm, though we would certainly be more than happy to try and troubleshoot a little with you.
Firstly, all of the parameters are guaranteed at a salinity of 35ppt or 1.0264. You can actually view the guaranteed analysis from our independent laboratory here for your individual bucket:
http://www.aquavitro.com/retrieve_jpg.php?document_search=53384.00&subby_search=Submit
With each batch, we make the lab results accessible by users on our aquavitro website at this address, so that you can see the guaranteed analysis from lab-grade equipment:
aquavitro . salinity
Now, the only thing that stands out to me is your mixing procedure. I understand that this salt mixes cloudy due to its concentration, therefore many users want to mix it for an extended time period in order to allow it to clear. However, because salinity is so different from every other salt available, when mixing this salt, we have found that 24 hours or less is ideal. The longer you let the salt mix, the more C02 it will take on and the more precipitation you will encounter. C02 --> water --> carbonic acid --> bicarbonates/carbonates. Mixing the salt for more than 24 hours can cause a decrease in alkalinity, magnesium and pH, resulting in a precipitation of calcium and carbonates, thus making the cloudiness persist for longer. When we mix it here at Seachem, we mix it in 50 gallon drums with one powerhead at room temperature (22-25 degrees Centigrade). Though it is typically still cloudy at this point, once placed into the tanks, it clears readily.
So, the magnesium level should most certainly not be that low, and this would be unacceptable to us. Could you possibly try mixing up your next batch as recommended above, test the parameters and let us know what the parameters look like? This would really help us to take the next appropriate steps. Thanks so much, and we look forward to your reply!
Product Support
10208
