BUYING BULK SEA SALT

[otto13]

in some of my books it says to just add sea salt. a local health food store sells sea salt by the pound. is this safe? will there be any chemicals in it that i have to worry about?

 

[broomer5]

Otto,
I believe sea salt for human consumption that you would find at the health food store is not the same as sea salt for saltwater/marine aquariums. Although it tastes great on rim of margarita glass, I would not consider it for an aquarium.
The folks at Instant Ocean have gone to great lengths to make a saltwater mix that has all the balanced components and trace elements found in natural sea water. Use the Instant Ocean and you will be good to go my friend !
Anything else ..... watch out !
Broomer

 

[jimos]

go with instant ocean or reef crystals they are the best on the market specifically formulated for your saltwater tank. if you aregoing for a reff tank use reef crystals. instant ocean is more for a fish only tank while reef crystals is for a reef tank.

 

[krazzydart]

I use reef crystals for mine ...... anyway i belive that the salt at the health store would be very $$$$$$$$$$$$ and if you want too get some and try it in a small tank and see how well it works...... if it is real salt from the sea it would have everything that you need in it...

 

[mr . salty]

Salt made for aquariums is very different than the salt you are talking about. Health store salt probably contains iodine and possibly preservitives.Just because its in a health store dont mean its healthy. Aquarium salt is nitrate free,phosphate free,containsmajor and minor elements,enhanced calcium,strontium,traceminerals and vitamins.YES I DID READ THE LABLE. STEVE