Instant ocean is formulated to provide a solution with levels of calcium and magnesium found in natural seawater nsw assuming you use purified water to dissolve the sea salt.
Instant ocean reef crystals levels.
However testing after a water change yielded these results.
Measure specific gravity with an instant ocean hydrometer.
Lf too high add more dechlorinated water.
Adjust salt level accordingly.
Recommended specific gravity range.
Tightly reseal bag to keep out moisture.
Tap water most often contains dissolved calcium magnesium and other minerals that will add to the levels provided by instant ocean.
1 4 lbs of reef crystals is formulated to create 5 gallons of saltwater at a specific gravity of 1 021.
I ve been usng io reef crystals and haven t actually tested all the levels on a fresh water mix before adding to my tank just salinity.
Adjust salt level accordingly.
If too high add more dechlorinated water.
If specific gravity is too low add more instant ocean.
1 020 to 1 023 at 75 f.
Change 20 of aquarium water every two weeks to maintain optimum water quality.
If specific gravity is too low add more reef crystals salt.
Salinity 1 026 ca 480 mg 1600 dkh 9 8 ph 8 2.
Recommended specific gravity range.