Nanook
10/26/2001, 02:14 AM
I have noticed a decrease in my calcium levels after water changes here lately. I have been doing larger water changes than usual for various reasons. I decided to test my freshly mixed Instant Ocean salt mix for Calcium and found it to be only 300!! This could explain why my levels of calcium decrease over time, in spite of having a calcium reactor.
I reviewed some threads on Instant Ocean Salt Mix and found a link to mixing SW for maximal dilution of ingredients. I was mixing my SW with a powerhead and always noticed residual scum when changing water in the bucket. I found this thread that had information about mixing with a high speed drill and stirring wand. Here it is for whoever wants to read it:
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1997/sep/bio/default.asp
Nanook
I reviewed some threads on Instant Ocean Salt Mix and found a link to mixing SW for maximal dilution of ingredients. I was mixing my SW with a powerhead and always noticed residual scum when changing water in the bucket. I found this thread that had information about mixing with a high speed drill and stirring wand. Here it is for whoever wants to read it:
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1997/sep/bio/default.asp
Nanook