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Originally Posted by 2manyhobbies
The SG of the new water was 1.023, the tank 1.025 and the tank is now a little over 1.024. I did add some buffer as the Alk was low, but only a tsp to 30 gals. the makeup water did have an odd smell and I suspect the Coralia pumps although these are less than a year old. One odd thing, when scooping up the water I received a shock so I shut off the GFIC. Is it possible the pumps could be leaching something into the water? I will check them over. Thanks for your help.
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There should be no need to add a buffer. Alkalinity readings on Aquacraft salts done with aquarium grade test kits tend to read low. The best thing to do is nothing.
Since you got a shock, I suspect you have a damaged pump or heater. You have power problem someplace. Water is getting to the power someplace. This could also be the source of your problem.
I would discard the remaining new water, check everything for electrical problems, and mix a new batch.