I have read it's normal to have Sodium Carbonate become cloudy when dosed. I just wanted to ask if this white cloud is due to the differance in pH or precipated CaCO3. Thanks.
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It is small drops and there's a tiny cloud of white where it enters. I might just put a smaller amount in the solution to start with. I followed BRS's recommend amount for 2 part.It does if your adding it to fast.
It is small drops and there's a tiny cloud of white where it enters. I might just put a smaller amount in the solution to start with. I followed BRS's recommend amount for 2 part.
Thanks guys. I was a bit worried. I'll just increase my magnesium dosing as well if it's Magnesium hydroxide. Just one question, I know that Mg(OH)2 and Ca(OH)2 both have a limited solubility and the solubility of Ca(OH)2 is more than Mg(OH)2, but both of these would be precipitating to a degree. Should I dose extra magnesium as well as extra calcium or is the calcium negligible?The cloud is typically magnesium hydroxide precipitating due to the elevated pH. It will dissolve elsewhere in the tank as it mixes in.
I discuss it here:
What is that Precipitate in My Reef Aquarium? by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com