Can I use supplements to improve a salt mix that is lacking certain elements or out of balance?
No. Supplements are formulated to be used with marine salts that are in balance to NSW. If a marine salt is low, excessive or varies in major elements, it is basically useless at best and harmful more often than not. Q: Why do some marine salts contain boron/borate, and others do not? A: Boron/borate is an antiquated approach to pH control. There is a great concern about the presence of boron in marine salts and buffers. See Phosphate & Borate in Synthetic Seawater. Q: What causes brown algae and how do I get rid of it? A: Brown algae or diatoms can be caused by silicates or silicon in a low grade marine salt. Some marine salts use low purity raw materials. This can introduce silicates/silicon (dirt) into the formula. Several brands of marine salts vary in the amount of silicates/silicon from batch to batch. Test results indicate these brands are: Instant Ocean®, Reef Crystals® and Kent® Salt. The best thing to do is to make water changes using a better (cleaner) marine salt. See: Mari
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