What salt do you use?

[helpme74]

Thanks for all your help !!
One more question does anyone have mixing directions for Tropic-Marin Pro Reef . I didn't see it on the 5 gallon bucket .
How many cups per gallon of water?

 

[kssalah]

I've been using instant ocean, Ive never had any problems with it, all though i have thought about trying something new.... But I just don't want to end disappointed considering I'm not having problems now.

 

[maryg]

Originally Posted by mantisman51
http:///forum/post/2856017
I use Instant Ocean. I have no issues with PH fluctuation, which I have heard can happen with some salt. It is relatively inexpensive, which the way I do water changes so often, is a huge plus. Some folks have said they spend almost a hundred dollars per 50 gal bag/bucket. I can't see it, but as I stated elsewhere today, alot of people feel the need to spend the most to get what they feel is quality.
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[subielover]

Originally Posted by helpme74
http:///forum/post/2863672
Thanks for all your help !!
One more question does anyone have mixing directions for Tropic-Marin Pro Reef . I didn't see it on the 5 gallon bucket .
How many cups per gallon of water?
Just like normal salt. About a half of a cup per gallon. Then adjust it to your tank's specific gravity.

 

[ameno]

I used to use reef crystals but always had trouble keeping my calcium levels up were they needed to be so I've switched to coralife. Based on a study that was done last year on different salts coralife had the best numbers overall. And so far has done great for my tank.

 

[helpme74]

Salinity 1.025
Calcium 400
PH 8.4
KH 8.3
Alk 2.97
MG 1,360

What does eveyone have to say about the salt readings?

 

[helpme74]

OK i have put about 25 gallons of Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt water in my tank and i have noticed

that the brown stuff on the glass quit growing now and my water is clear very nice !!

 

[wilsonreef]

I have used Tropic Marin Reef Pro for years, yes it's expensive, but the added trace elements seem to do pretty good. I too had thought about going to Reef Crystals but probably won't change from the Tropic Marin...

 

[snakeblitz33]

None of the above - I use Tropic Marin Reef Pro. And yes, it is expensive, but very, very, very well worth it.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Oh, in any case, don't switch from a natural sea salt to a synthetic sea salt (too quickly) or else you can nuke your tank. Be very careful when starting a new tank and keep using the same salt throughout it's life. JMO.

 

[nanoized]

for the win

 

[monalisa]

When I started out in the hobby, I used Instant Ocean...but when I decided to go with a reef I switched to Oceanic salt...my little 37gal (at the time) really needed the calcium boost. I stuck with it in my 46gal, and it's been great for me.
Lisa