Newly mixed salt water problems

[gordoncheers]

Whenever I mix a new batch of saltwater and I find that the salinity is a bit too high I would add rodi water into the saltwater which is in a 20 gallon bin but recently I would find that the salinity drastically dropped even when I have not added that much rodi water. Could something be wrong with my salt mix? This is the first time this has happened.

 

[fishywishy]

Sometimes, testing saltwater immediately after mixing can give inaccurate readings due to factors like incomplete dissolution and temperature fluctuations. To get a more accurate measurement, let the salt to mix for a few hours before testing. After that, adjust the salinity as needed.

 

[Waters]

Agreed....depending on the salt some require mixing for 24 hours. I would wait before adjusting and test later as @fishywishy stated.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I always let my salt mix for a couple of hours before testing, just to make sure everything has settled