Salt - Which is best?

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arizonagrace

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I currently purchase 200 gallon mix buckets of oceanic sea salt. I would like to know what everyone thinks is the best salt out there. Is there really a difference in quality?
 
BigAl07

BigAl07

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Which is best? That's a VERY subjective question.

It depends on so many factors... so many variables... what I think is best (for me) someone else may think is total crap!

For me I'm using (and VERY happy with) Tropic Marine ProReef salt. It's a tad expensive but it mixes GREAT and I get VERY consistent #'s from it batch after batch and my tank seems to be thriving with it. I'm running a full blown MIXED reef so I appreciate the extra Calc in this mixture and I'm not dosing ANYTHING.
 
Rhodes19

Rhodes19

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I use Instant Ocean. It mixes ok, but I read some where that it contributes to cyanobacteria out breaks which I get.
 
cbrownfish

cbrownfish

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As Al stated, this is a highly subjective topic. I use Oceanic now, but have tried many. Ultimately, I like the fact that Oceanic provides Ca at 400+ and dKH is usually around 8.0. Combine that with Kalk top off and my parameters stay rock solid.

Instant Ocean is a staple in the industry because of price point IMO. However, I became disenchanted with IO because of the sub par Ca numbers and high Alk/dKH (320-360 Ca, 10-12 dKH).
 
molsen187

molsen187

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can you change salts if your using one already. like could i switch from io to another without any negative effect. sorry if i'm highjacking this just like an approprate place to ask.
 
D3monic

D3monic

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I have never used anything other than oceanic. I am very happy with it. Mixes clean. I never have any undisolved solids and does not cloud.
 
Frankie

Frankie

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molsen187 said:
can you change salts if your using one already. like could i switch from io to another without any negative effect. sorry if i'm highjacking this just like an approprate place to ask.
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Yes, you can change over to another salt very easily. Just start to do your regular water changes with the new salt you intend to use. Most people do 20% water changes weekly.
 
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arizonagrace

Member
I had switched from IO to Oceanic some time ago, and had no problem with the switch. If everyone thinks this is a good salt, I don't mind using this. Was just wondering if there was something that would be better for my finny friends. Will check out the link above :)
Thanks everyone.
 
nightfire76

nightfire76

Active Member
i use instant ocean with no problems that i can see,so if anyone out there can tell for dure that ones better,ill just stick with mine :D
 
Cloudburst2000

Cloudburst2000

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cbrownfish said:
As Al stated, this is a highly subjective topic. I use Oceanic now, but have tried many. Ultimately, I like the fact that Oceanic provides Ca at 400+ and dKH is usually around 8.0. Combine that with Kalk top off and my parameters stay rock solid.
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I use Oceanic for the same reason. It provides enough Ca so I never have to dose it or anything else. I don't even use a Kalk top off. Keeping up with my water changes keeps my Ca levels and other parameters good.
 
swissgaurd

swissgaurd

Member
ive been using H2 ocean pro +
for over a year now
its consitance has been great
so far best salt ive used in a long time.

vic
 
lcstorc

lcstorc

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Here are some previous threads on the topic.
As you can see, everybody has an opinion.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/polls/1208-brand-salt-do-you-use.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/general-reef-aquarium-discussion/44047-good-brand-reef-salt.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...scussion/35792-what-kind-salt-do-you-use.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...scussion/16865-what-type-salt-do-you-use.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/polls/1208-brand-salt-do-you-use.html
I switched from Tropic Marin Pro Reef to Tropic Marin when there rep told me I didn't need the Pro for my softies and LPS.
 
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miaskies

Member
I use reef crystals, it mixes up way faster than instant ocean and it has added minerals and calcium. I notice coral growth after i do a water change with it.
 
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