newfishguy
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If you have a tank with fish and inverts is it ok to start using a different salt mix? I heard that it was a bad idea. However, how can you ever change salts if this were the case.
Is it ok to switch salts?
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hot883
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Originally Posted by newfishguy
If you have a tank with fish and inverts is it ok to start using a different salt mix? I heard that it was a bad idea. However, how can you ever change salts if this were the case.
You have to do it a little at a time I think I read on here. There is a thread the other day started about the different brands. Look that up it might help.
If you have a tank with fish and inverts is it ok to start using a different salt mix? I heard that it was a bad idea. However, how can you ever change salts if this were the case.
You have to do it a little at a time I think I read on here. There is a thread the other day started about the different brands. Look that up it might help.
acrylic51
Active Member
It's cool to switch brands of salt....nothing to worry about......There have been tons of threads on here about the brands and you can read them and see some people have done 1 water change with 1 brand and the next with another....Don't think you'll notice a huge difference with the first one unless it's something majorly drastic between the brands.....
newfishguy
Member
Ok... Thanks.
Originally Posted by acrylic51
It's cool to switch brands of salt....nothing to worry about......There have been tons of threads on here about the brands and you can read them and see some people have done 1 water change with 1 brand and the next with another....Don't think you'll notice a huge difference with the first one unless it's something majorly drastic between the brands.....
Originally Posted by acrylic51
It's cool to switch brands of salt....nothing to worry about......There have been tons of threads on here about the brands and you can read them and see some people have done 1 water change with 1 brand and the next with another....Don't think you'll notice a huge difference with the first one unless it's something majorly drastic between the brands.....
celacanthr
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I wouldn't , their is no way to know how the fluctuations in levels can effect any one tank, bad idea, their is a lady on another site, that used salt, that is different fromer other brand, and she had a huge ammonia spike in her reef.
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thomas712
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I've used many types of synthetic sea salts, just take it in stages and you'll be fine.
One suggestion that I have is that when you mix up your first batch, please test the new water before adding it to the main tank and post your results. That way you can compair it to the salt you are leaving behind.
Thomas
One suggestion that I have is that when you mix up your first batch, please test the new water before adding it to the main tank and post your results. That way you can compair it to the salt you are leaving behind.
Thomas
newfishguy
Member
What did you switch from:? I have Red Sea Salt and would like to switch. Mostly because I don't know too many people that use it.
Originally Posted by Thejdshow
I just recently switched. No prob!
Originally Posted by Thejdshow
I just recently switched. No prob!
drew2005
Active Member
Originally Posted by newfishguy
What did you switch from:? I have Red Sea Salt and would like to switch. Mostly because I don't know too many people that use it.
I have Red Sea Salt. I was thinking of switching myself only because all my LFS don't carry it anymore. I have no experience using any other salt brand and my levels have been stable for the past 7 months with Red Sea. I decided not to switch. I found it online for a decent price.
What did you switch from:? I have Red Sea Salt and would like to switch. Mostly because I don't know too many people that use it.
I have Red Sea Salt. I was thinking of switching myself only because all my LFS don't carry it anymore. I have no experience using any other salt brand and my levels have been stable for the past 7 months with Red Sea. I decided not to switch. I found it online for a decent price.