When mixing artificial salt water, why can you not simply mix table salt and water together?
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Step 1: Table salt is composed of sodium chloride (NaCl), while artificial saltwater used in aquariums typically contains a mix of various salts and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium in addition to sodium chloride. Show more…
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