Which brand of SALT do you use???

SaltyQueen · 01-03-2004, 08:57 PM

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

mwrager · 01-03-2004, 09:11 PM

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

Louis · 01-03-2004, 09:22 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 09:33 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 09:34 PM

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

gumhead · 01-03-2004, 09:38 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 09:43 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 09:58 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 10:09 PM

Quote:

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 · 01-03-2004, 10:20 PM

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

reefrunner · 01-03-2004, 10:26 PM

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

ReefLady · 01-03-2004, 10:27 PM

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

LOL

Curtswearing · 01-03-2004, 10:36 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 10:43 PM

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 · 01-03-2004, 10:45 PM

Quote:

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

View Poll Results: Which Brand of Salt Do You Use?
Instant Ocean	173	51.18%
Reef Crystals	38	11.24%
Red Sea	17	5.03%
Tropic Marin	32	9.47%
Coralife	20	5.92%
Kent	18	5.33%
Seachem	5	1.48%
Marine Environment 2 part	5	1.48%
Bio-Sea	6	1.78%
Other (please specify below...)	24	7.10%
Voters: 338. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2004, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	Which brand of SALT do you use??? Also, please share why you prefer that particular brand...

01-03-2004, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	I use Marinemix Professional, I have used the same salt from day one. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif Last edited by mwrager : 01-03-2004 at 10:11 PM.

01-03-2004, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Louis Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centurion,Pretoria,South Africa Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey there, I use Instant Ocean and I use it because when I started this hobby, well, actually lifestyle I was referred to it __________________ hmmm, why is there something stuck in that inta..k..e... AAAHHH GET IT OUT GET IT OUT!! MOOOOOOOOoom, get the pliers!!!!

01-03-2004, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	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. __________________ ~Nikki~

01-03-2004, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
gumhead Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Burbs of Boston Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	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 __________________ Dave Come visit my web site LittleReef.com http://www.littlereef.com/MACNA_XVI.jpg

01-03-2004, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
cleartank Bryozoan Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	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.

01-03-2004, 09:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
danny254 Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Redding, northern CA Posts: 101 View Gallery Karma Komment	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

01-03-2004, 10:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
nivek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	IO. No problems so far and everything in my tank is looking great. __________________ "Hey Yoda! Stop playing with my orange lightsaber!" - Master Nivek

01-03-2004, 10:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	Tropic Marin, switched from IO due to inconsistant CA and ALK levels. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

01-03-2004, 10:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,029 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think I'm going to run screaming into the night ..... LOL __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

01-03-2004, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	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. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

01-03-2004, 10:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
sorcerer Court Computer Wiz Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 252 View Gallery Karma Komment	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. __________________ ------------ walt --------------------- ...and I thought woodworking was an expensive hobby..... 75G Oceanic Reef Tank, 30G Acrylic sump, 12G fuge, AquaC EV-120 skimmer, AquaMedic Kalkwasser Reactor, Mag 12 return pump, FlexiFlow dosing pump. 2-250W AB 10,000K MH, 2 95W Actinic VHO Sorcerer's Home Office Reef - 12G JBJ Nanocube, Minijet 606 pump, 50W heater, 12lbs LR ----------- http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner4.gif

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