I've noticed on my last 2 water changes that after the first day of adding the salt that my RO water and it turns a murky white as if i added chalk to it instead of salt. I've been using the Instant Ocean salt and blending it for 2 days before changing it out for over a year now and this has only happened the last 2 changes.. Any idea on why i'm getting this?
Chalky Water
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parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
Are you using the same container you've been using? It could be settled out calcium or other minerals that are getting kicked off of the side of the container and clouding up the water.
If so, it should clear out after a few hours of sitting. I suggest using a small pump or powerhead in the water container to keep it mixing for about 24 hours prior to adding.
If so, it should clear out after a few hours of sitting. I suggest using a small pump or powerhead in the water container to keep it mixing for about 24 hours prior to adding.
Fireplug
Reefing newb
Is all your filters up to date on changing. Could be coming from the filters of the RO
reeftanker84
Reefing newb
i have the same issues with my instant ocean mix,even after 48 hours of leaving a powerhead in it still looks milky,i believe it is due to the high calcium levels,quite possible it is undesolved calcium
Bifferwine
I am a girl
It could be a bad batch of salt, too.
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
I don't think it's the filters. I don't see how that would cause milky water.
Are you testing the water for CA levels? Don't stop adding calcium to it if it is deficient in calcium. You may have to add alkalinity & magnesium to it as well so it doesn't precipitate out.
Are you testing the water for CA levels? Don't stop adding calcium to it if it is deficient in calcium. You may have to add alkalinity & magnesium to it as well so it doesn't precipitate out.
