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BioCube14
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 09:44 PM
I am going to try another salt and I need some feedback on a good salt to use on a sps dominant tank. Currently I am using red pro coral it seems ok but It has been the only salt I have ever used.
I have seen really nice tanks using regular Instant ocean
wesheltonj
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 09:51 PM
Reef Crystals
blindside
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 09:59 PM
I use tropic Marin and instant ocean at times. Coralife seems to be rich in calcium
brewercm
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:03 PM
IO, and Reef Crystals.
BIGBIRD123
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:16 PM
Reef Crystals
aquasport24
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:47 PM
I used IO, but you never going to get a straight answer on this one. All RC past TOTM winners are using all different brands too.
clone
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:49 PM
hey richard IO has lots of PO4 which would not be good foryour sps.when buying salt you get what you pay for,i use to use RS pro and have switched over to sechem reef salt.
BioCube14
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:57 PM
how do you like the seachem? how long have you been using it?
BioCube14
Sat, 17th Jan 2009, 10:58 PM
I wish tropic marin was cheaper! I may have to try seachem reef salt
cpreefguy
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 12:04 AM
http://maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=45186&highlight=salt

http://maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40730&highlight=salt

:D
CoryDude
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 12:53 AM
HW Marinemix, it's got electrolytes!!!

Seriously, it's a good salt that mixes very high in alk and Ca levels. Little pricey and I don't know of anyone in SA that carries it.
FossilReef
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 01:14 AM
Oceanic. The stuff is awesome.
justahobby
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 09:24 AM
Oceanic is good and the container really keeps moisture out. I switch between oceanic and kent salt.

I've read before that (trying to find the link) IO has been linked to cyanobacteria. I bought a bag of reef crystal's because alot of veterans use it. This stuff does NOT clump. So much so that I am convinced its packed full of silica.
cbianco
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 09:57 AM
When I had my 24 NC I used IO, then I switched to Oceanic due to local availability at the time.

When I setup my Finnex I plan to make the switch to Reef Crystals. Everyone seems to like RC, I might as well give them a try.

Christopher
Troutmasters02
Sun, 18th Jan 2009, 04:09 PM
I use SeaChem Reef salts. Maybe some usefull information can be found under this link. :)

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1287118