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KZ Salt question

#1 Social D

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 03:01 PM

Does anybody happen to know the kh of KZ salt i presume its low?

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#2 lindsay

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 03:36 PM

Temp 26c
SG 1.026
pH 8.40
Magnesium 1350ppm
Calcium 425ppm
DKH 10.7
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
Phosphate - slight reading but lower than 0.008ppm
Potassium 400ppm
Iodide 0.1+
Strontium - 16ish ppm
Test kits used:
phosphate - D&D Merck
Potassium - Fauna Marin
SG - Refractometer
Temp - System 2000 digital controller
All the rest Salifert.

Not my results

May be best to leave a link to where i found the info

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#3 Social D

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 04:35 PM

Cheers for that KH is a little higher than i would have liked

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#4 ChrisR

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Posted 28 July 2009 - 05:59 PM

I've never had a batch mix up to more than 8dkh and have been using RBS for about 2 years. Usually mixes between 7-8dkh at 35ppt/25C. Param's are all good and near NSW levels, easy to mix up and use within 30mins, dont really need to heat the water when im doing my water changes(80ltr).

Chris.