Red Sea coral pro mix.

[Brandonsegula]

If I make 10 gallons saltwater mix can I add it to my tank right away or wait 24 hours?

 

[Highgrade]

I add mine roughly 20-30min after mixing. Seems the longer you wait to add it the water turns cloudy with precipitation.

 

[hybridazn]

With RSCP just mix it until clear (20 minutes or so) and then add to tank. This is one of the big factors with this salt that keeps me coming back haha

 

[SPR1968]

You mix it for between 30 minutes to 2 hours as per instructions and assuming temperature ok you add it.

It clears quickly and certainly within 30 minutes. I do however use a circulation pump and I've probably added it in more like 15-20 minutes sometimes.

 

[Brandonsegula]

I add mine roughly 20-30min after mixing. Seems the longer you wait to add it the water turns cloudy with precipitation.

Thanks I just hear so much to wait 24 hours

 

[Brandonsegula]

With RSCP just mix it until clear (20 minutes or so) and then add to tank. This is one of the big factors with this salt that keeps me coming back haha

It's a pain so many people say to wait 24 hours

 

[SPR1968]

Thanks I just hear so much to wait 24 hours

If you look on the web, I've seen a video about this and overmixing causes precipitation from Red Sea. It tells you all about it and the myths etc.

Just search how to mix it and it should come up as video.

 

[D maul]

Never had a problem adding it a hour after mixing the batch and checking the salinity. Always good to go.

 

[sonubhai]

I have just followed directions on the box. mix for about couple of hours or till the water comes to the right temp. haven't had any issues

 

[reef-rc]

Mine percipitate when I mix. I do leave it running for hours and overnight usually. here's a shot from the overnight mixing.

I have to say this salt in the bucket has been sitting around for over 4yrs old. It has only been a month ago that I started using it as I got back into the hobby.

ideas why mine is percipitating?

 

[sonubhai]

Mine percipitate when I mix. I do leave it running for hours and overnight usually. here's a shot from the overnight mixing.

I have to say this salt in the bucket has been sitting around for over 4yrs old. It has only been a month ago that I started using it as I got back into the hobby.

ideas why mine is percipitating?

Does is precipitated as soon as you added salt to water? Red Sea salt is only to be mixed per direction on the bucket. If you go longer the 2 hrs it will precipitates .

 

[Brandonsegula]

Does is precipitated as soon as you added salt to water? Red Sea salt is only to be mixed per direction on the bucket. If you go longer the 2 hrs it will precipitates .

I've never seen this happen before. Mine is usually done mixing within 30 minutes.

 

[sonubhai]

I wonder if salt expires?

 

[reef-rc]

Does is precipitated as soon as you added salt to water? Red Sea salt is only to be mixed per direction on the bucket. If you go longer the 2 hrs it will precipitates .

ahh...I have not checked. Typically I just leave it running overnight. I have not actually read the mixing instruction to be honest. Guess routine from 10 yrs ago just doesn't always work with different salt mix. I will have to check next time I mix a new batch. Likely later this evening.

 

[sonubhai]

ahh...I have not checked. Typically I just leave it running overnight. I have not actually read the mixing instruction to be honest. Guess routine from 10 yrs ago just doesn't always work with different salt mix. I will have to check next time I mix a new batch. Likely later this evening.

The most I have left it mixing was 2 hrs. Haven't left it for more then that. Try that [emoji3]

 

[Brandonsegula]

ahh...I have not checked. Typically I just leave it running overnight. I have not actually read the mixing instruction to be honest. Guess routine from 10 yrs ago just doesn't always work with different salt mix. I will have to check next time I mix a new batch. Likely later this evening.

Long time ago the rule of them was let it settle for 24 hours before adding to the display tank. That rule of thumb doesn't really take place nowadays slat mixes, mix a lot better and fast than 10 years ago. Like people mentioned, once your salt mix is done mixing it will be clear and not cloudy, you're good to add to your display tank.