What brand are you using?

rs1831

Active Member
I need to order salt and right now I'm using TM Pro but I'm thinking about changing. I'm just curious what other reefers are using. I've read that some people use 2 different salts mixed together to get high ca. and alk. Anyone know anything about this?
Thanks,
Roland
 

rs1831

Active Member
Thanks. Thats a lot of good info. I'm thinking about going to reef crystals but I've heard that they've had problems lately. Anyone have any input on that?
 
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rcreations

Guest
I've always used Reef Crystals. I wanted to change and try another brand but decided to stick with what works for me. I never had a fish die, never had ich, all my corals are big and colorful, no pH problems, no Nintrates. Reef Crystals works for my tank.
 

dragonzim

Active Member
Originally Posted by RCreations
http:///forum/post/2495882
I've always used Reef Crystals. I wanted to change and try another brand but decided to stick with what works for me. I never had a fish die, never had ich, all my corals are big and colorful, no pH problems, no Nintrates. Reef Crystals works for my tank.
Same here!
 

bennyhill

Member
I have been using Reef Crystals seems to do ok but after talking to more then one ( 5 people ) that have lfs am going to start using Sea Chem Reef Salt it runs around $50.FOR 200GAL
I WILL HAVE TO TRY AND LET YOU KNOW
Sea Chem Reef Salt vs Reef Crystals

 

phelpz

Member
Is it bad that I switch brands?
I just usually buy what I can afford at the moment.
Right now I'm suing Aquatic Gardens. Its the cheapest I found.
I used to use Instant Ocean, and some times Oceanic.
I tend not to buy things like that from LFS because the price is so high. I usually just pick up whatever from PetsMart, or ***** when I'm buying cat, and dog food.
 
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rcreations

Guest
I think it's good to pick one type of salt and stick with it. If you constantly switch, your water parameters will fluctuate too much since each brand has different amounts of trace elements, calcium, magnesium, alk and so on.
 

topfins-mj

Member
My question is why change from Tropic Marine Pro Reef salt?
I use it, seems to be pretty good. I switched from Reef Crystal and finally my coraline started to grow more, my coral growth has been improving, adn things are more stable.
Good luck with your next choice.
 

vicarious

Member
Originally Posted by TopFins-MJ
http:///forum/post/2496807
My question is why change from Tropic Marine Pro Reef salt?
I use it, seems to be pretty good. I switched from Reef Crystal and finally my coraline started to grow more, my coral growth has been improving, adn things are more stable.
Good luck with your next choice.
I agree. I use PRO-REEF from Tropic Marin. Best mix I have ever used!
 

rs1831

Active Member
Originally Posted by TopFins-MJ
http:///forum/post/2496807
My question is why change from Tropic Marine Pro Reef salt?
I use it, seems to be pretty good. I switched from Reef Crystal and finally my coraline started to grow more, my coral growth has been improving, adn things are more stable.
Good luck with your next choice.
It cost about 70 per bucket and I can get reef crystals for 32 and then I can just dose to bring up calcium. I'm just not sure if -- is the way that I want to go or if I want to try something else. Thats why I'm looking for input.
 

rs1831

Active Member
One last bump. I'm ordering in the morning and I'm still unsure so any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Roland
 

spiderwoman

Active Member
We are starting to go with either 50/50 IO and Oceanic or 60/40 IO and Oceanic. Got a tub of both and from what our local reefers have found, that is a great combo.
 

rs1831

Active Member
Originally Posted by Flricordia
http:///forum/post/2501657
Reef Crystals.

have you had any problems with the levels being lower than normal lately? What do you have to dose to keep your levels up? I've always admired the pictures of the corals that you've posted so now I am really leaning towards --.
 
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