I need some help on how to switch salts.

Discussion in 'Salt' started by Claic Yuzolt, Jan 18, 2010.

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  1. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have been using the normal Instant Ocean salt ever since I started in this hobby and after seeing my Ca be 360 everytime I do a water change and my pH drop slowly I have decided the switch over to Seachem Reef Salt.

    My question is how should I go about doing this? If I do weekly 4 gallon water changes am I supposed to just mix in one gallon mix of the Seachem salt and them slowly add in more and more?

    Thanks.
     
    Claic Yuzolt, Jan 18, 2010
    Claic Yuzolt, Jan 18, 2010
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Just mix your saltwater like normal for your water change. It will take several water changes to fully change out the salt, but your levels should show almost immediately.
     
    jonjonwells, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. dixiedog

    dixiedog Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's it. Just buy the new salt and start using it.;D
     
    dixiedog, Jan 28, 2010
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  4. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I have been sampling new brands for a while. I have had the best experience with Oceanic and Coralife. Just mix and go.
     
    ZachB, Jan 28, 2010
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  5. frkid247

    frkid247 Sea Dragon

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    i use kents and i love it!
     
    frkid247, Jan 28, 2010
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