It s a great product.
Io reef crystals.
Instant ocean reef crystals is an enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums.
Although the reef crystals solution may be used immediately we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen carbon dioxide equilibrium.
Alk tests were performed by hanna and marinlab.
Extra calcium trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals.
Ca 478 ppm avg alk 12 23 dkh hanna.
To get my 1 027 salinity i add 47 gal.
Instant ocean reef crystals are easy to use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment.
The box comes with 4 50 gal bags.
Before you get ready to throw your io rc away and look for a cleaner mixing salt let me put your mind at ease.
All my reading says alk should be ideal around 10 and minimum of 8.
I purchase in the 200 gal box.
I have only used io reef crystals in my marine tanks with great success.
Duganderson duganderson community member.
Posted january 20 2013.
Mix reef crystals with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
So i don t mess with others.
Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix.
I mix 50 gal.
Doing a water change today will test the io reef crystals before i change the water.
I don t use a hydrometer to test.
It s not accurate enough.
Built in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often.
Anyway his test results shows the following for io and rc for the big 3 that we re often concerned with.
Doing a water change today will test.
As plainly advertised reef crystals has elevated levels of alkalinity calcium and magnesium.
Including stony corals coralline algae anemones and other invertebrates.
Features extra calcium to help ensure the growth of large and small polyp stony corals as well as coralline algae extra trace elements to provide an additional measure of vital.
To prepare small quantities use 1 2 cup of reef crystals per each u s.