Which salt would you buy?
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snapperboy
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i second the 'third' option, go with reef crystals
.357
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there is another post about salt choice on this board try searching for it. The post breaks down the chemical levels of a lot of different salts. RedSea only has calcium level of about 320. They are betting that you are using tap water in your mix to bring it up to the 400's. I made the switch to Tropic Marin Pro Reef and everything is good. I am ordering my 3rd bucket soon.
drew2005
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Originally Posted by .357
there is another post about salt choice on this board try searching for it. The post breaks down the chemical levels of a lot of different salts. RedSea only has calcium level of about 320. They are betting that you are using tap water in your mix to bring it up to the 400's. I made the switch to Tropic Marin Pro Reef and everything is good. I am ordering my 3rd bucket soon.
Red Sea Coral Pro claims to have a 480ppm with a salinity of .35ppt using R/O water at 72 degrees. I never use tap water. Ive been using Red Sea for the past year and a half. But they came out with the Coral Pro stuff. Ill just probably switch to Tropic Marin. Ive read nothing but good things about it.
there is another post about salt choice on this board try searching for it. The post breaks down the chemical levels of a lot of different salts. RedSea only has calcium level of about 320. They are betting that you are using tap water in your mix to bring it up to the 400's. I made the switch to Tropic Marin Pro Reef and everything is good. I am ordering my 3rd bucket soon.
Red Sea Coral Pro claims to have a 480ppm with a salinity of .35ppt using R/O water at 72 degrees. I never use tap water. Ive been using Red Sea for the past year and a half. But they came out with the Coral Pro stuff. Ill just probably switch to Tropic Marin. Ive read nothing but good things about it.
rusting
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Originally Posted by drew2005
Red Sea Coral Pro or Tropic Marin Pro Reef. I need to order and its a toss up between the two. Difference in price is about $15 for the Tropic Marin. Not a big deal just wanna get some opinions.
I've been using Red Sea for 4 months, so far I'm very happy with it.
Red Sea Coral Pro or Tropic Marin Pro Reef. I need to order and its a toss up between the two. Difference in price is about $15 for the Tropic Marin. Not a big deal just wanna get some opinions.
I've been using Red Sea for 4 months, so far I'm very happy with it.
monalisa
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Have you considered (yet another choice) Oceanic? I know that when I went reef and slowly switched to Oceanic from Instant Ocean (not the reef crystals, though), my calcium levels finally got to acceptable levels. Just a thought...I know, just what you need, another choice. Can't help with the 2 that you mentioned, I've never tried or had access to them...sorry.
Lisa :happyfish
Lisa :happyfish
drew2005
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Originally Posted by MonaLisa
Have you considered (yet another choice) Oceanic? I know that when I went reef and slowly switched to Oceanic from Instant Ocean (not the reef crystals, though), my calcium levels finally got to acceptable levels. Just a thought...I know, just what you need, another choice. Can't help with the 2 that you mentioned, I've never tried or had access to them...sorry.
Lisa :happyfish
I have considered Oceanic, but ive heard to many bad things on and off this board. Your just confusing me more.
Have you considered (yet another choice) Oceanic? I know that when I went reef and slowly switched to Oceanic from Instant Ocean (not the reef crystals, though), my calcium levels finally got to acceptable levels. Just a thought...I know, just what you need, another choice. Can't help with the 2 that you mentioned, I've never tried or had access to them...sorry.
Lisa :happyfish
I have considered Oceanic, but ive heard to many bad things on and off this board. Your just confusing me more.
mudplayerx
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It is my opinion that Red Sea makes inferior products across the board. I personally use Instan Ocean Reef Crystals. Hope that helps.
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kimc
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Instant Ocean Reef Crystals
lion_crazz
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I would go with Oceanic, but if it is between Red Sea and Tropic Marin, go with the Tropic Marin for sure.
lion_crazz
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Wow, that's cheap, fish1031. Is that including shipping?
maxsmart
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Originally Posted by CGRANT
the salts i have used so far are coralife and tropic marin, I can tell you ever since i started using tropic marin my ph doesnt swing like it used to!
So a thumbs up for tropic marin!
I have been pretty satisfied with Reef Crystals, but it'd be interesting to see an analysis of the trace minerals they add to the water. One of the most reliable LFS I used recommended I just use Reef Crystals/Instant Ocean and don't use other additives.
CGrant, I saw you're from NW Indiana.. Catch me on my Northwest Indiana post!
the salts i have used so far are coralife and tropic marin, I can tell you ever since i started using tropic marin my ph doesnt swing like it used to!
So a thumbs up for tropic marin!
I have been pretty satisfied with Reef Crystals, but it'd be interesting to see an analysis of the trace minerals they add to the water. One of the most reliable LFS I used recommended I just use Reef Crystals/Instant Ocean and don't use other additives.
CGrant, I saw you're from NW Indiana.. Catch me on my Northwest Indiana post!