I need another bucket of salt and Im not sure which I want to buy.
Whats the latest and greatest right now?
Did BW finally get the Alk numbers down to advertised numbers?
What are you using, why, what you like etc.
I need another bucket of salt and Im not sure which I want to buy.
Whats the latest and greatest right now?
Did BW finally get the Alk numbers down to advertised numbers?
What are you using, why, what you like etc.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
Rob-
If you want to post a list of salts you are/would consider, I will (figure out how to) setup a poll.:D
BrightWells
Reef Crystals
Red Sea Coral Pro
D-D H2Ocean
Tropic Marin
Ive been using RC for ever, tried RSCP and had some major issues but couldn't definitivily tie back to the salt mix.
Every one is talking about low Alk right now and my RC test out on fresh mix in the 8-9 range.
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
Kick butt you got the poll working!! I see a few votes already but what about,
What are you using, why,how long, what you like etc.
Pro's or Con's
"We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
"If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys
I also have a box of Crystal Sea MarineMix. I've been hesitant about using that after reading some threads on it from a few years ago. I think if I start a new tank with it, I'll be OK. Something about mixing salt brands can be bad news for a tank. Not sure, would definitely expect someone with more experience than me to comment on that.
screw reef crystals.... Red Sea Coral Pro is where it's at!
Mostly because my views on life make me right and everyone else is wrong or has ideas that I could adopt as my own.... but yea
I wrote this up at another site long ago....
I found the following at reefcentral
These are not any official numbers, but should give everyone an idea where the salt mixes should be after mixing.
Aquatic GardensHere is a list of what I measured for the big three in a number of the salt mixes we use today. This is intended as a guideline and I, in no way, guarantee these figures. All I can say is they were all tested under the same conditions, with a number of different brand test kits, using the same methods for each test. I believe these numbers are reasonably what you can expect from these salts mixed at 35 ppt or 1.0264
CA 430
DKH 8
MG 1240
CoraLife
CA 560
DKH 9
MG 1380
Instant Ocean
CA 350
DKH 12
MG 1070
Kent
CA 540
DKH 11
MG 1200
Oceanic
CA 580
DKH 8.5
MG 1650
OceanPure
CA 510
DKH 10
MG 1320
Red Sea
CA 400
DKH 8
MG 1300
Red Sea Coral Pro
CA 490
DKH 7
MG 1300
Reef Crystals
CA 420
DKH 12
MG 1260
SeaChem Marine Salt
CA 500
DKH 10
MG 1400
SeaChem Reef Salt
CA 540
DKH 10
MG 1450
Tropic Marin
CA 375
DKH 10
MG 1230
Tropic Marin Pro Reef
CA 450
DKH 8.5
MG 1380
And then some numbers we've gathered from manufacturers
Originally Posted by TM01
Originally Posted by hardcz
Last edited by hardcz; 09-28-2009 at 10:51 AM.
Don't use it. I used it for a long time with no problems, but I saw too many local reefers have horrible problems with this salt. While no one can certainly pinpoint the salt as the problem, the evidence was enough for me to switch.
I use and have used Tropic Marin for years and I'm very happy with it. Preuss uses this as well. The only problem, is that I don't know who sells it in SE Michigan
I've found mostly if you can swing it, buy 2+ buckets online with cheap flat rate shipping and you can get it at a decent discount.