Changing Salt ?

[francisco5]

Would it be OK to just start using a different brand of salt? I have been using IO for a year now. I believe the IO is adding phosphates into the water. I have a little bit left(IO salt) and would like to know if I should go ahead and buy a different brand and mix the 2 or just start using a different brand?
Thanks

 

[cannonman]

I very much doubt the salt is the reason for the phosphate but... switching by doing water changes with new stuff I don't think will hurt anything.

 

[costa13]

I use IO salt and have no problems with phosphates. Are you using RO/DI water to make it?

 

[francisco5]

yea, I use ro/di

 

[francisco5]

How long have you been using IO?

 

[cannonman]

I've been using it for two years- had phosphates for a couple of months from over feeding but not from the salt mix... have 0 again now... still using IO

 

[costa13]

I have been using IO for 2 months now.

 

[rbaldino]

I have been using IO for years and am thinking of switching as well, but for a different reason. Lately, my freshly mixed saltwater has been high in alkalinity and I've eliminated everything else that could be causing the problem.

 

[francisco5]

I am pretty sure its not over feeding I have 1 fish in a 55 gallon and only put frozen cyclo-peeze in the tank once every other week(if that often).

 

[ryanhayes9]

wait so you feed that fish once every other week?!?

 

[costa13]

what kind of fish is it that you feed once every other week?

 

[francisco5]

Lawnmower blenny, once every other week if at all. There is plenty for him to eat.