SRC Member braincoral Posted November 13, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anyone encounter any of the above problem... The whole water turns milky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted November 13, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you stir or aerate long enough? I used to have that problem but after i use it only after running pumps overnight, everything clear up. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted November 13, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 when did you buy the salt ? Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Boonboy Posted November 13, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2013 Base on the instruction you are not suppose to mix for more then 2 hours (I think). It will become milky initially when you add the salt to the water. After mixing for 30minutes ~ 60 minutes it will become clear. Most convenient to use a power head to mix it. Quote http://boonboyreef.blogspot.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DottyClown Posted November 13, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2013 I'm using Tropic Marin Pro. Everytime after mixing, I still get some white particles undissolved. I "airstone" it overnight, the next day still got (if not more) white particles in the solution. I still go ahead with water change. Till date, no problem seen and all livestock doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anyone encounter any of the above problem... The whole water turns milky... Did you add water to salt instead of adding the salt to water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blusafe Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You MUST add SALT TO WATER, not WATER to SALT. This is extremely important. Adding water to salt causes a hypersaline condition, and pH spike. This will cause calcium carbonate to precipitate into white gooey flakes. Harmless, but irritating as sediment to livestock. Obviously, also depletes your calcium. I made this mistake once! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingmac Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I also use RSCPS, mix salt to DI water, power head to mix overnight. So far works for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkemejan Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Add salt to water Air bubble it or using pump to circulate it overnight Works for me Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member youdontnowm Posted November 22, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2013 Why need to mix overnight? I just mix and stir on the spot for few minutes check salinity then just add it in . Cal kh mg is near to what rscp claim. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Quote | Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz | Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8 | Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ | Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000 | Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump : | Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150 | System : ZEOVIT decomm-ed : Ydkm SPS reef >><< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjck Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I Stir quick and furious with a diy propeller fitted into a hand drill to mix this salt well. The instruction leaflet inside did mention not to mix by aeration. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have been using RSCP since 2011 till now with problem. IMHO, the best way is to add salt to water and aerated with pump not more than 2 hour. Water as clear as crystal.....LOL! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 You MUST add SALT TO WATER, not WATER to SALT. This is extremely important. Adding water to salt causes a hypersaline condition, and pH spike. This will cause calcium carbonate to precipitate into white gooey flakes. Harmless, but irritating as sediment to livestock. Obviously, also depletes your calcium. I made this mistake once! I have made this mistake too... ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted November 22, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 22, 2013 I usually prepare Di water, add pump in and pour salt in front of the pump. Den circulate water for 1/2 hour. And use straight away. It mixes slightly cloudy. Usually clears up within an hour after wc. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobkemejan Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Why need to mix overnight? I just mix and stir on the spot for few minutes check salinity then just add it in . Cal kh mg is near to what rscp claim. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Hahaha Habit liao bro Mix it on friday nite Water change saturday mrng My routine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I use Red Sea Pro salt .No problem so far Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchorman Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You MUST add SALT TO WATER, not WATER to SALT. This is extremely important. Adding water to salt causes a hypersaline condition, and pH spike. This will cause calcium carbonate to precipitate into white gooey flakes. Harmless, but irritating as sediment to livestock. Obviously, also depletes your calcium. I made this mistake once! Wow, I didnt know there was such a different and i also for the 1st time added water to salt. This explain why i saw many sediment at the bottom of the pail. Lesson learned here. Thanks for sharing. Quote My tank setting: Size : 48" x 24" x 24" Return pump: 1 x Vectra S2, 1 x Eheim 1264 Skimmer: Skimz DC skimmer SV203 Lighting : Maxspect Razor R420R 160W Chiller : 1hp drop coil compressor Wave maker : 2 x Nero 5 , 1 x Tunze 6055 Top up : Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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