all in one Additive?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Damsels R Cool, Feb 5, 2009.

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  1. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    yes, frequent water changes will do... but if you dont want to dose anything extra, i would steer clear of IO or reef crystals...
     
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  2. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I always like to do a water change weekly! With all that is depleted through, biological and chemical processes, livestock, carbon and filtration and large bioload, weekly is a good plan.
     
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  3. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    whats a good one to use then?
     
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  4. Trigger Man

    Trigger Man Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    a little pricey but I've been liking D-D H2ocean salt. It has checked out to very close to what is written on the pail with all three pails that I have used so far.
     
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  5. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    anything cheaper
     
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  6. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Usually you will see alkilinity additive seperate. There is seachem Reef Complete which has calcium,strontium,magnesium,iodine and other stuff in it.

    D-D H2Ocean Magnesium Pro +

    best salt out there.

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    Parameters when mixed to a S.G: of 1.025 @ 25°C = 35.5 ppt

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    thats the only salt i use. For my 120G tank. Each 23Kg bucket lasts 6 months.

    Salt is like the oil in a car. If you use generic oil, your will get generic performance
     
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