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Instant Ocean
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:11 pm
by amhet88
Sorry if this is a silly question, but for those who use instant ocean, is the salt supposed to completely dissolve? I use a 1qt bottle and estimated that it would need approx 4 tablespoons of salt, but it doesn't seem to be completely dissolving so I hope I'm not putting in too much! Thanks
Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:46 pm
by Hermiesguardian
amhet88 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:11 pm
Sorry if this is a silly question, but for those who use instant ocean, is the salt supposed to completely dissolve? I use a 1qt bottle and estimated that it would need approx 4 tablespoons of salt, but it doesn't seem to be completely dissolving so I hope I'm not putting in too much! Thanks
It should but I think there will always be sediment. I usually make mine with very warm water at the beginning of the mix, shake, then continue with cooler water. I make a gallon at a time.
Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:36 pm
by JoeHermits
A bit of sediment at the bottom is normal. Unless you powerhead it for a while you’re going to get some salt settling out.
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Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:21 am
by CrabbyLover77
Some salt always seems to settle in the bottom of my bottle too. So I make sure I always shake it up again before refilling the soaking dish.
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Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 12:22 am
by curlysister
Both! LOL!
There will always be a bit of sediment.
And you are also using too much salt. The proper concentration is 1 Tbsp in one pint (2 cups). So you would need 2 Tbsp in one quart (4 cups).
Source:
http://www.hermitcrabassociation.com/ph ... 27&t=92553
Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:28 pm
by amhet88
Oh no I can't believe I had calculated the mixture for 2 quarts! Thanks for warning me! That fixes the problem
Re: Instant Ocean
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 11:45 pm
by curlysister
amhet88 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:28 pm
Oh no I can't believe I had calculated the mixture for 2 quarts! Thanks for warning me! That fixes the problem
No problem! I am glad you asked the question!