Need help with salt mix

Anytka · Jul 26, 2020

Hello, I am new to the hobby and I think I made a mistake when ordering the salt. I got Tropic Marine Bio active. I do not carbon dose and I don’t think I should use this mix. What can happen if I use it? I have biocube 32 and have LPS and softie tank with two clown fish, two pajama cardinals and fire fish. My current salt mix is Tropic Marine pro. My parameters alk 8, phosphate, ammonia, nitrites -0; ph 8, nitrates < 10.

sfin52 · Jul 26, 2020

What's the new salt going to mix up at.

fishguy242 · Jul 26, 2020

imo ,you will be fine ,no need to carbon dose with,just a little more elements ,think your corals will love it,jmo,wait for more responses

Cstar_BC · Jul 26, 2020

From what I can understand the bio actif just means it’s adding beneficial bacteria and is recommended to carbon dosing as in ULN tanks you don’t have a high food source for the new bacteria you are adding .

says it will mix to 8dkh -

I think you are fine and will just get “more bacteria”

Anytka · Jul 26, 2020

sfin52 said:
What's the new salt going to mix up at.

Parameters:
Alkalinity - 8 dKH (approx)
Calcium - 440 ppm (approx)
Magnesium - 1350 ppm (approx)

fishguy242 · Jul 26, 2020

no problem..i googled also

PbMan26 · Jul 26, 2020

I've bought the Bio Activ on accident before as well. No issues at all, you'll be good.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 26, 2020

This is not my preferred mix, especially if you store the way for extended periods, but I expect it is fine to use, especially if you use it fairly soon after mixing it up (rather than 2 weeks later).

If you do store it, keep it stirred to prevent it from becoming stagnant as the organics get consumed by bacteria.

Anytka · Jul 26, 2020

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
This is not my preferred mix, especially if you store the way for extended periods, but I expect it is fine to use, especially if you use it fairly soon after mixing it up (rather than 2 weeks later).

If you do store it, keep it stirred to prevent it from becoming stagnant as the organics get consumed by bacteria.

I mix salt only when needed and use it right away. Thank you so much for explanations!