guys very simple question, what is the best salt in the market?

Discussion in 'Salt' started by nybatu, Jun 22, 2008.

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  1. nybatu

    nybatu Bristle Worm

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    for the reef tank what should be the best salt? and can you guys explain what is plus and negatives of these salts? i am currently using reef crystal from IO. but i can change if is not the best one.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I think thats a personal pref, but you should look for mixes that are made for or cater to reef tanks. Luna
     
  4. Zectra

    Zectra Feather Duster

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    I prefer Coralife Scientific Grade salt...
     
  5. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I use IO for a long time till I found out the coralife is got more of the trace elements needed
    for reef keeping
     
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  7. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I use tropic marin reef grade pharmacutical grade salt.
     
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  9. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I recently bought Coralife, IO Reef Crystals and Oceanic. By far the best one to me has been the Oceanic. I completely mixes and you don't use as much, also it gives your tank what it needs.....one bucket also makes 200 gallons at 55.00 per bucket.....
     
  10. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    RC works great for me...8)
     
  11. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    IMO reef crystals or tropic marine are the best for reefing. I don't use the best though. I just use plain ol instant ocean
     
  12. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    i use marine enviroment, it is way bitchen i love it. it comes with a second bottle of trace elements.