IO salt and calcium level

[aquasport24]

I tested my mix water for calcium level today for the very first time after using IO salt for 3 years. The result was at 300ppm....WOW......You guys always get this low with IO too?

[alton]

That sounds normal for IO. That is why most of use Reef Crystals.

[d3rryc]

Yep, I'm used to seeing about 320 and supplimenting from there to get it up around 450.

[jrsatx20]

That's what I get also.

[aquasport24]

Will change to RC then.

[BSJF]

I like an IO/RC mix. RC is too low in alk but high in calc, IO to low in calc but high in alk. Still always have to add mag!

[aquasport24]

I like an IO/RC mix. RC is too low in alk but high in calc, IO to low in calc but high in alk. Still always have to add mag!

Not a bad idea at all. Am wondering if there are any side effect for mixing two diffrent salts though?

[BSJF]

I've done this off and on for years. I do keep them separate until I mix in water. Nice part is, when your levels get a bit off, you just adjust the 1:1 ratio a bit.