Beware Instant Ocean Reef Crystals

[BrianAnthony]

Just want to throw this out there to those of us who keep smaller tanks.

Reef crystals and water changes are constantly raising my alkalinity. Ive seen that Reef Crystals has an alk of 13dkh to begin with. I made the mistake of buying a large bucket of it and am getting tired of alk swings every time do a water change. I like to keep my alk between 9 and 10. I guess if you keep yours higher this isn't an issue.

Any way... Word of caution for Reef Crystals.

Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Just want to throw this out there to those of us who keep smaller tanks.

Reef crystals and water changes are constantly raising my alkalinity. Ive seen that Reef Crystals has an alk of 13dkh to begin with. I made the mistake of buying a large bucket of it and am getting tired of alk swings every time do a water change. I like to keep my alk between 9 and 10. I guess if you keep yours higher this isn't an issue.

Any way... Word of caution for Reef Crystals.

Thanks

Reef crystals known for higher mag ca-alk