I'm gonna switch salts going away from Brightwell Aquatics. Suggestions please
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by drew2005 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453822
I've had pretty good success with tropic marin pro reef. Been using it for years. Mixes well. Levels are pretty stable.
I recently switched from Reef Crystals to the tropic marin pro reef......still too soon to say about tank results....BUT it does mix good LOL
Originally Posted by drew2005 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453822
I've had pretty good success with tropic marin pro reef. Been using it for years. Mixes well. Levels are pretty stable.
I recently switched from Reef Crystals to the tropic marin pro reef......still too soon to say about tank results....BUT it does mix good LOL
drew2005
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Here ya go...lol
TROPIC MARIN SEASALT OR TROPIC MARIN PRO-REEF?
To decide which of the Tropic Marin seasalts are appropriate for your tank please use the chart below to compare the specifics of your tank and count the plus for every sea salt.
In your tank…
SEASALT
PRO-REEF
Comment
… you have fish and invertebrates with a high food demand and high metabolic activity.
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TTropic Marin Sea Salt neutralizes harmful metabolic products by a strong buffering system.
… the alkalinity (KH) tends to drop below 6°dKH.
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Tropic Marin Seasalt adds hydrogen carbonates stabilizing the buffering capacity of the tank.
… the number of calcareous animals is rather low, so the calcium level does not vary strongly even without additional calcium sources.
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Tropic Marin Sea Salt creates a natural calcium level, adapted to a powerful buffering system.
… there is a wide variety of organisms; your tank is a mixed community tank.
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Tropic Marin Sea Salt as well as the new PRO-REEF provide an ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms without emphasis on specific organisms.
… there is a slight additional demand for calcium and carbonates, which is satisfied by modest additions of calcium through supplements or by a calcium reactor.
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Small additions of supplements or a calcium reactor with low flow rate will not greatly affect the water system in the tank: Tropic Marin Sea Salt, as well as PRO-REEF, provide stable water conditions over a long period of time.
… the number of hard corals is quite high: you have a reef tank with a high demand for calcium and magnesium.
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The new Tropic Marin PROREEF has been specifically developed for modern reef tanks. By adjusting the ratio between calcium and magnesium concentration, a reliable supply of calcium and magnesium is provided.
… buffering and calcium supply is done by high quantities of supplements or by a calcium reactor with high flow rate.
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Modern methods of calcium supplementation strongly influence the calcium- /alkalinity balance which may also lead to precipitation. PRO-REEF guarantees a sustainable, stable equilibrium and prevents undesirable effects.
… the alkalinity tends to increase to more than 9°dKH.
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PRO-REEF lowers the danger of climbing alkalinity by an optimized buffering system.
TROPIC MARIN SEASALT OR TROPIC MARIN PRO-REEF?
To decide which of the Tropic Marin seasalts are appropriate for your tank please use the chart below to compare the specifics of your tank and count the plus for every sea salt.
In your tank…
SEASALT
PRO-REEF
Comment
… you have fish and invertebrates with a high food demand and high metabolic activity.
+++
++
TTropic Marin Sea Salt neutralizes harmful metabolic products by a strong buffering system.
… the alkalinity (KH) tends to drop below 6°dKH.
+++
++
Tropic Marin Seasalt adds hydrogen carbonates stabilizing the buffering capacity of the tank.
… the number of calcareous animals is rather low, so the calcium level does not vary strongly even without additional calcium sources.
+++
++
Tropic Marin Sea Salt creates a natural calcium level, adapted to a powerful buffering system.
… there is a wide variety of organisms; your tank is a mixed community tank.
+++
+++
Tropic Marin Sea Salt as well as the new PRO-REEF provide an ideal environment for the care of all marine organisms without emphasis on specific organisms.
… there is a slight additional demand for calcium and carbonates, which is satisfied by modest additions of calcium through supplements or by a calcium reactor.
+++
+++
Small additions of supplements or a calcium reactor with low flow rate will not greatly affect the water system in the tank: Tropic Marin Sea Salt, as well as PRO-REEF, provide stable water conditions over a long period of time.
… the number of hard corals is quite high: you have a reef tank with a high demand for calcium and magnesium.
bgcolor="#00aeef" height="87" style="text-align: center;" valign="top" width="9%">
++
+++
The new Tropic Marin PROREEF has been specifically developed for modern reef tanks. By adjusting the ratio between calcium and magnesium concentration, a reliable supply of calcium and magnesium is provided.
… buffering and calcium supply is done by high quantities of supplements or by a calcium reactor with high flow rate.
++
+++
Modern methods of calcium supplementation strongly influence the calcium- /alkalinity balance which may also lead to precipitation. PRO-REEF guarantees a sustainable, stable equilibrium and prevents undesirable effects.
… the alkalinity tends to increase to more than 9°dKH.
++
+++
PRO-REEF lowers the danger of climbing alkalinity by an optimized buffering system.
cam78
Active Member
OK, I swear I am not retarded. I saw this chart before but what the hell is it telling me, how do you read it? It says on the top "In your tank" I assume the + marks indicate a solution tot he problem? So for example the last one "alk increases to more than 9" means that Pro reef is better for that than the regular?
drew2005
Active Member
LOL the first time i saw it was was confused. Basically its helping you choose which one is better for you. Its giving you a few "IF's" and then they use the pluses to tell you which is better. I'll admit, not the greatest chart ive seen. lol Basically if you have coral then use pro reef. If not then regular is fine. I have read some issues with high calcium levels but i have never experienced any of that in the 5 years i've been using this salt. I actually have been dosing two part to get my levels up only because i've been lazy on water changes the past year or so.
btldreef
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I LOVE AquaVitro Salinity and so do most that use it, but it's not the easiest to find. You can not order it online, but if your LFS carries it, definitely look into it. Tropic Marin is the way to go if you can't find AquaVitro. I have used both and run my Ca reactor, basically to keep it stable and because I have one.
deejeff442
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seems the prices of the aqua vitro are different all over.i have been using it for about a year.my monti cap is growing like crazy with it.i need to get a pic up of it.
btldreef
Moderator
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Originally Posted by CAM78 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453952
Yeah I heard about that Aqua Vitro. I am pretty sure I can get it but I have to ask. How much does it cost for a bucket of it? You know off hand?
Well luckily you're in the tri-state area, most of our LFS's have it. Are you in Northern Jersey?
It runs anywhere from $75-$95 around here for the 225G bucket (looks like a tall, skinnier 5G bucket). and About $45 or so for the half size (I forget how much that makes exactly). It's a great salt.
Originally Posted by CAM78 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453952
Yeah I heard about that Aqua Vitro. I am pretty sure I can get it but I have to ask. How much does it cost for a bucket of it? You know off hand?
Well luckily you're in the tri-state area, most of our LFS's have it. Are you in Northern Jersey?
It runs anywhere from $75-$95 around here for the 225G bucket (looks like a tall, skinnier 5G bucket). and About $45 or so for the half size (I forget how much that makes exactly). It's a great salt.
drew2005
Active Member
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453967
Well luckily you're in the tri-state area, most of our LFS's have it. Are you in Northern Jersey?
It runs anywhere from $75-$95 around here for the 225G bucket (looks like a tall, skinnier 5G bucket). and About $45 or so for the half size (I forget how much that makes exactly). It's a great salt.
Thats not a bad price. Where are you getting yours? My lfs's dont have it.
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453967
Well luckily you're in the tri-state area, most of our LFS's have it. Are you in Northern Jersey?
It runs anywhere from $75-$95 around here for the 225G bucket (looks like a tall, skinnier 5G bucket). and About $45 or so for the half size (I forget how much that makes exactly). It's a great salt.
Thats not a bad price. Where are you getting yours? My lfs's dont have it.
btldreef
Moderator
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Originally Posted by drew2005 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453979
Thats not a bad price. Where are you getting yours? My lfs's dont have it.
Aqua Hut mainly, Country Critters usually has it as well, but they're more expensive that AH.
Originally Posted by drew2005 http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453979
Thats not a bad price. Where are you getting yours? My lfs's dont have it.
Aqua Hut mainly, Country Critters usually has it as well, but they're more expensive that AH.
deejeff442
Active Member
hey btld,i just did a ph test on my new aqua vitro i had mixing.its 7.8 .what reading do you get? i have been buffering my tank lately.since i cant get rid of this algae.it was down to 7.4 ,now its 7.8-8 i just cant get it up higher.i dont know why my new salt is so low?
drew2005
Active Member
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453980
Aqua Hut mainly, Country Critters usually has it as well, but they're more expensive that AH.
Thats a little hike for me but the price isnt bad. Im always up for trying new product. When this bucket of tropic marin runs out ill try that aquavitro. i should my 75 up and running by then.
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/390192/im-gonna-switch-salts-going-away-from-brightwell-aquatics-suggestions-please#post_3453980
Aqua Hut mainly, Country Critters usually has it as well, but they're more expensive that AH.
Thats a little hike for me but the price isnt bad. Im always up for trying new product. When this bucket of tropic marin runs out ill try that aquavitro. i should my 75 up and running by then.