Best brand salt mix to use?

Discussion in 'Salt' started by new2salt2, Mar 29, 2004.

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  1. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Glad to hear that! LOL
     
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  2. gamma

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    what types of problems were you having w/ the coralife brand? That's what I use and I just started my tank about a wk ago. Wondering if I should switch now or wait later...
     
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  3. new2salt2

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    the jury is still out on that. having problems with high calc., but i think i got it figured out. nothing major if it is working for you enjoy.
     
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  4. gamma

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    Well I'm still cycling at the moment, so I won't really know of any problems w/ the coralife salt until I introduce some fish to it. I'll let you guys know.
     
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  5. new2salt2

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    this new brand i bought is a powder. suppose to disolve better, but who know with advertising and gimicks. havent used it yet, but mixes 200 gallons.
     
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  6. gamma

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    new2salt2, what brand of salt did you get and how much $$$ did it cost?
     
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  7. new2salt2

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    oceanic's new salt. cost me 89 for 200gal mix bucket
     
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  8. JOER0178

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    IS IT OK TO SWITCH FROM INSTANT OCEAN TO REEF CRYSTAL SINCE ITS THE SAME COMPANY
     
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    I would think it would be ok, because they are the same basic mixes. The only difference is the reef crystals have more trace elements and extra vitamins.
     
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  10. Craig Manoukian

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    Go slow and make the change over time in small amounts. Prevents an ionic imbalance that can crash your tank.
     
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