New oceanic salt

cheeks69 · 02-02-2004, 02:29 PM

Has anyone received their free sample yet or seen the salt at the LFS ???
Been checking RC and some people have begun to add the salt to their tanks and some of the results before addition have been very positive

Temp: 80
SG: 1.025
Ca: 460
Alk: 8.8 dKH
Mg: 1320
NO3: 0
PO4:0
pH: 8.00
here is the thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...pagen umber=2

BoomerD · 02-02-2004, 02:30 PM

Haven't received my free sample yet, but I did see a ton of it last week at one of the LFS in the Bay area.

cheeks69 · 02-02-2004, 02:35 PM

was the price reasonable Boomer ? And are you thiking of making a change at all or are you gonna go with what's been working for ya ?

I'm thinking that with numbers like these I won't have to dose the two part calcium/alkalinity

BoomerD · 02-02-2004, 02:40 PM

I didn't check price. It had just been delivered, and was stacked up in the doorway. All sizes though. I might change, but will have to see some serious test results & user opinions before I commit.

Scooterman · 02-02-2004, 02:57 PM

I would really like to see this new salt go as good as they post!
A competitive market, produces a competitive product!

fidojoe · 02-02-2004, 03:20 PM

I saw it at petsmart, and they had a 5 gal size for $3, a 25 gal size for about $15, and a 90 gal size for about $25. For the 90 gal size, its pretty reasonable, compared to about $18 for a 50 gal bag of IO, and the 90 gal comes in a plastic container with a screw on lid, to keep it from getting wet. I will probably get some with the #'s coming out like that.

SaltySam · 02-02-2004, 04:57 PM

I bought a 90 gallon size at petsmart $26. I have been using IO and made the first water change in the 29g with it yesterday. Thought I would try it a while in the 29g before I use it in the 90g tank. Of course no way I'm seeing a difference yet, but at least there was no sudden die off. I didn't notice that it disolved any better as the label claims, but may just be me.

cheeks69 · 02-02-2004, 05:26 PM

did you do any testing before adding the mixed salt to your tank SaltySam ? If so what brand of tests did you use and what were the results ?

tommyp · 02-02-2004, 05:51 PM

My LFS is running a special 200g for $39
might have to pick some up as my IO bucket is getting to the bottom.

T

wooddood · 02-02-2004, 08:45 PM

i have'nt got my sample yet either,but sounds like it's priced right but still want to hear what everyone here says that have tried it.im useing io now and have'nt had any problems with it,so i need some convincing.

RanRoc · 02-03-2004, 12:01 AM

ditto to wooddood's post.
-RY

NaH2O · 02-03-2004, 12:09 AM

I'll be interested in the consistency of the product.

Craig Manoukian · 02-03-2004, 06:12 AM

The ph of 8.0 seems a little on the low side, other than that it looks pretty good, again time will tell. They could flood the market with a good grade of salt and then skimp on future stock. Naw no one would do that! Time and consistency will tell.

wooddood · 02-03-2004, 06:39 AM

no craig they would'nt do that,would they?lol.

Gina · 02-03-2004, 06:49 AM

Saltysam!
I haven't received my sample yet either. Price is right but, will wait for further testings before I decide to change over. I have had decent results with IO and would not want to mess with that unless salt proves to be a good choice.

02-02-2004, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	New oceanic salt Has anyone received their free sample yet or seen the salt at the LFS ??? Been checking RC and some people have begun to add the salt to their tanks and some of the results before addition have been very positive Temp: 80 SG: 1.025 Ca: 460 Alk: 8.8 dKH Mg: 1320 NO3: 0 PO4:0 pH: 8.00 here is the thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...pagen umber=2 __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-02-2004, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	was the price reasonable Boomer ? And are you thiking of making a change at all or are you gonna go with what's been working for ya ? I'm thinking that with numbers like these I won't have to dose the two part calcium/alkalinity __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-02-2004, 02:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would really like to see this new salt go as good as they post! A competitive market, produces a competitive product! __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

02-02-2004, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I saw it at petsmart, and they had a 5 gal size for $3, a 25 gal size for about $15, and a 90 gal size for about $25. For the 90 gal size, its pretty reasonable, compared to about $18 for a 50 gal bag of IO, and the 90 gal comes in a plastic container with a screw on lid, to keep it from getting wet. I will probably get some with the #'s coming out like that. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

02-02-2004, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	did you do any testing before adding the mixed salt to your tank SaltySam ? If so what brand of tests did you use and what were the results ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-02-2004, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Haven't received my free sample yet, but I did see a ton of it last week at one of the LFS in the Bay area.

02-02-2004, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	I didn't check price. It had just been delivered, and was stacked up in the doorway. All sizes though. I might change, but will have to see some serious test results & user opinions before I commit.

02-02-2004, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
SaltySam Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S.C. Posts: 39 View Gallery Karma Komment	I bought a 90 gallon size at petsmart $26. I have been using IO and made the first water change in the 29g with it yesterday. Thought I would try it a while in the 29g before I use it in the 90g tank. Of course no way I'm seeing a difference yet, but at least there was no sudden die off. I didn't notice that it disolved any better as the label claims, but may just be me.

02-02-2004, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
tommyp Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: VT Posts: 660 View Gallery Karma Komment	My LFS is running a special 200g for $39 might have to pick some up as my IO bucket is getting to the bottom. T __________________ "I think that you can start the bombs of oceanrunner. They are good bombs for a rollback." 190g (60x30x25) upgrade in progress, 90g basement sump Check it out here!

02-02-2004, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i have'nt got my sample yet either,but sounds like it's priced right but still want to hear what everyone here says that have tried it.im useing io now and have'nt had any problems with it,so i need some convincing. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

02-03-2004, 12:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
RanRoc Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Florida: GO KNIGHTS!!! Posts: 443 View Gallery Karma Komment	ditto to wooddood's post. -RY __________________ My Disclaimer for any Advice I Give: I Could Be Wrong... Randy's Rockin' Reef MANGROVE ROOT GANG

02-03-2004, 12:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'll be interested in the consistency of the product. __________________ ~Nikki~

02-03-2004, 06:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The ph of 8.0 seems a little on the low side, other than that it looks pretty good, again time will tell. They could flood the market with a good grade of salt and then skimp on future stock. Naw no one would do that! Time and consistency will tell. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-03-2004, 06:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	no craig they would'nt do that,would they?lol. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

02-03-2004, 06:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,842 View Gallery Karma Komment	Saltysam! I haven't received my sample yet either. Price is right but, will wait for further testings before I decide to change over. I have had decent results with IO and would not want to mess with that unless salt proves to be a good choice. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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