Which brand of SALT do you use???

[SaltyQueen]

Also, please share why you prefer that particular brand...

 

[mwrager]

I use Marinemix Professional, I have used the same salt from day one.

 

[Louis]

Hey there, I use Instant Ocean and I use it because when I started this hobby, well, actually lifestyle I was referred to it

 

[NaH2O]

A question I have is, how many people test their water before a water change (for more than salinity)? After reading about a suspected bad batch of IO, I will consider testing my water before adding it to my system.

Oh, and I didn't vote, as I've not decided on my salt mix yet.

 

[Witfull]

nooo,,,not the WSDYU thread,,,,gaaaa run,,,,!!!

 

[gumhead]

I started using IO back about 20 years ago in my FO tanks. Over the years I never had a problem with it. If it ain't broke why fix it

 

[cleartank]

I currently use IO, but have used Kent, Tropic Marin, Reef Crystals, Coralife, Aquacraft, and Crystal Sea Marinemix all over a 10 year period.

They all worked great except the "CS Marinemix" which had a noticeable negative reaction on the fish and corals, in addition it was cloudy & dirty stuff; one fifty gallon bag was enough for me.

 

[danny254]

I've never tried anything else but reef crystals and IO, it's been working for me.

This will be a long thread...... I remember the ones on rag, never turned out well, last one was closed cause there were arguments about MDP's posts.

Danny

 

[NaH2O]

Originally posted by danny254
I've never tried anything else but reef crystals and IO, it's been working for me.

This will be a long thread...... I remember the ones on rag, never turned out well, last one was closed cause there were arguments about MDP's posts.

Danny

Sshhhh...Let's not remind ReefLady of that.

 

[nivek]

IO. No problems so far and everything in my tank is looking great.

 

[reefrunner]

Tropic Marin, switched from IO due to inconsistant CA and ALK levels.

 

[ReefLady]

I think I'm going to run screaming into the night .....

LOL

 

[Curtswearing]

It's all good guys. Don't worry about the past. However, please follow Saltyqueen's request and state why you like the product you are using instead of just saying I like XYZ,

I.E. I like XYZ because of ..........

I can think of a number of things to post about. Low phosphate, balanced calcium/alkalinity, consistency, etc. I might add that I put a number of salts in the reviews section for people to comment on. (hint, hint)

I'm recusing myself from the conversation but I'm monitoring for niceness.

 

[sorcerer]

I use IO when I mix it up myself and Kent when I'm too lazy and get it at the LFS. I started with IO because several friends that had been keeping reefs for a long.long time recomended it. I've had no problems with it and every so often I test for pH, SG, alk, and calc before I do a change. So far so good.

 

[reefrunner]

I'm recusing myself from the conversation but I'm monitoring for niceness.

 

[Curtswearing]

LOL Kevin

 

[BoomerD]

I use IO mainly because it's cheap when I can get it on line, & available just about everywhere when I can't. I've used it for nearly 20 years, and never had a problem.

 

[fidojoe]

I've used IO since I started SW and never had a problem, I have noticed the Ca is low tho, about 380. I'm thinking about switching to Marinemix Pro.

 

[SaltyQueen]

Thanks for everyone's input- I didn't realize that there was some controversy about this on RAG - I was just wondering why people chose the brand they use, so hopefully everyone can just stick to that! It's a personal preference, and I'd like to think that there is no mix that is worse or better than the other, just ones that have different advantages & disadvantages!

 

[cleartank]

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