Road Trip, I blame Wit!

Mad Mike · 05-14-2006, 03:38 PM

So after hearing of the wonders of Sera Salt I did a web search and found a place somewhat clse to me. Something Fishy It's only 118 miles from me so I pack up the family and off we go. We took a nice ride thru Jersey into Pa, had lunch at pretty much the only game in town there and went into the store. It's not a huge place but it was clean, the tanks were spotless and I had to fight off the compulsion to purchase every piece I saw. My waters still not right but I'm hoping this salt is the answer. More on my salt saga in a minute. Anyway as a drive up place if your in the area it's worth taking a look at these folks. The dry goods were a tad limited but that had a good selection of the basic stuff. Salifert test kits and red sea kits, tons and tons of Sera salt, some tunze heads skimmers ect. Nothing crazy just some basic stuff to get ya started. The real stock is in the tanks which were clean and all lit differently according to the stock. I was impressed and it was worth the trip.Nice folks as well.

Ok my salt saga. With the IO I keep getting NO3's at 5. So I switched to Tropic Marin, also getting 5. So I figured I would try the Sera. I havent tested it yet but I have a nice new batch mixing up. I also replaced my test kits, One red sea and one lamotte so I can cross check. So far again the water coming from the RO is zero, the water in the new mixing tank is Zero we'll see what happens when I add the new salt. What I have learned and Woody said it is test your salt, but I think the biggest thing I have learned is there are grades of salt, graeds of purity and while fish may do well in one salt that same salt maybe no good for the reef.

Gina · 05-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Let us know what you get.
I'm going to be switching over to Sera just as soon as I can get my hands on some.

Woodstock · 05-14-2006, 07:23 PM

Super Mike!! I can't wait to see how it tests out!

Witfull · 05-14-2006, 07:55 PM

ok,,ill take the blame~

Medic415 · 10-09-2006, 08:28 AM

Was wondering on the outcome of the Sera salt...just found this LFS, about a hour from me, planning a trip there if not this Sunday, possibly 10/29 since the store is only open on Sat. and Sun. I'm currently using Reef Crystals.

prow · 10-09-2006, 05:00 PM

i too use reef crystals. nitrates , phos always 0.0. wierd IO would have 5. i wonder how the sera salt did? or if each bag is the same in content?

lcstorc · 10-17-2006, 10:49 AM

The Sera salt was great but a bit low on Magnesium.
Tropic Marin Pro Reef tested great when Billy tried it.
I just got a bucket so we will see what happens here. I could not find Sera or get anyone to get it in for me.
There are a lot of threads on salt. Do a search and check out a few. Seems IO is readily available so a lot use it, but when you start testing you are better off w/ the Pro Reef or the Sera or another better salt.

Charlie97L · 10-17-2006, 10:53 AM

i used IO and have never had anything but flat readings across the board. hmmm.

are you sure you're using good RO water?

Tom Owens · 10-17-2006, 01:16 PM

Gotta keep my eye on this thread. I'm using Reef Crystals too. I've never had the Nitrate problem, but if the Sera turns this issue around that well, it's GOT to be worth taking a look at.

Regards,
Tom

05-14-2006, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mad Mike Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 272 View Gallery Karma Komment	Road Trip, I blame Wit! So after hearing of the wonders of Sera Salt I did a web search and found a place somewhat clse to me. Something Fishy It's only 118 miles from me so I pack up the family and off we go. We took a nice ride thru Jersey into Pa, had lunch at pretty much the only game in town there and went into the store. It's not a huge place but it was clean, the tanks were spotless and I had to fight off the compulsion to purchase every piece I saw. My waters still not right but I'm hoping this salt is the answer. More on my salt saga in a minute. Anyway as a drive up place if your in the area it's worth taking a look at these folks. The dry goods were a tad limited but that had a good selection of the basic stuff. Salifert test kits and red sea kits, tons and tons of Sera salt, some tunze heads skimmers ect. Nothing crazy just some basic stuff to get ya started. The real stock is in the tanks which were clean and all lit differently according to the stock. I was impressed and it was worth the trip.Nice folks as well. Ok my salt saga. With the IO I keep getting NO3's at 5. So I switched to Tropic Marin, also getting 5. So I figured I would try the Sera. I havent tested it yet but I have a nice new batch mixing up. I also replaced my test kits, One red sea and one lamotte so I can cross check. So far again the water coming from the RO is zero, the water in the new mixing tank is Zero we'll see what happens when I add the new salt. What I have learned and Woody said it is test your salt, but I think the biggest thing I have learned is there are grades of salt, graeds of purity and while fish may do well in one salt that same salt maybe no good for the reef.

05-14-2006, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,832 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! Let us know what you get. I'm going to be switching over to Sera just as soon as I can get my hands on some. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-14-2006, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-09-2006, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Medic415 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northeast Pa. Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! Was wondering on the outcome of the Sera salt...just found this LFS, about a hour from me, planning a trip there if not this Sunday, possibly 10/29 since the store is only open on Sat. and Sun. I'm currently using Reef Crystals.

10-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,240 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! i too use reef crystals. nitrates , phos always 0.0. wierd IO would have 5. i wonder how the sera salt did? or if each bag is the same in content?

10-17-2006, 10:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! The Sera salt was great but a bit low on Magnesium. Tropic Marin Pro Reef tested great when Billy tried it. I just got a bucket so we will see what happens here. I could not find Sera or get anyone to get it in for me. There are a lot of threads on salt. Do a search and check out a few. Seems IO is readily available so a lot use it, but when you start testing you are better off w/ the Pro Reef or the Sera or another better salt. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

10-17-2006, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! i used IO and have never had anything but flat readings across the board. hmmm. are you sure you're using good RO water? __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

10-17-2006, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom Owens Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA Posts: 119 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Road Trip, I blame Wit! Gotta keep my eye on this thread. I'm using Reef Crystals too. I've never had the Nitrate problem, but if the Sera turns this issue around that well, it's GOT to be worth taking a look at. Regards, Tom

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