Do you ever mix different salts?

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  1. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    Just wanted to know if it's a bad idea to mix different salts.
     
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  2. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Nope
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I don't mix salts either.......I did do a water change with a new salt type but have never mixed the actual salts
     
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  4. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    When I change salts, I ween it....Kinda like weening a dog to new food.....Mix and slowly go to the new salt...Don't know if it matters, but I do it that way anyway!!
     
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  5. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I have mixed regular IO and Reef Crystals with no issues.
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Yes, I've mixed brands when I was making a switch and didn't have enough of the old for a water change. Don't know if it makes any difference, but I let the old salt mix thoroughly first, then adjusted the SG with the new.
     
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