Kent's Reef Salt

Discussion in 'Salt' started by GjB, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. GjB

    GjB Skunk Shrimp

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    Anyone use this? If so, do you happen to know the levels of Calcium, Magnesium, and Strontium in this product?

    I just ordered a 200gal bucket yesterday. I'm running very low on my 50gal bag of Instant Ocean. I picked up Instant Ocean Sea Salt from my LFS in a whim becuase its all they had ( I have since changed my LFS, lol).

    After reading up, Instant Ocean seems to be one of the worst sea salts you can buy (Instant Ocean Reef Crystals being a little better with some elevated levels). Kent has elevated levels of Calcium, Magnesium, and Strontium...very necessary. Instant Ocean doesn't specify what it has elevated levels of, if any.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I have never used Kent Marine but the Red Sea Coral Pro salt has been amazing so far.:)
     
  4. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    I use Kent Marine, have for a year, that's all I ever used. I am not aware of the parameters in the salt. My lfs says its the best that they sell at there store.
     
  5. TROYBOY84

    TROYBOY84 Feather Duster

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    i also use kent salt in my reef. never had any problems. i dont dose at all. just do regular water changes.
     
  6. macon77

    macon77 Fire Worm

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    I am glad to hear this about the Kent salt. I just ordered three cases of it.

    I am done with IO. There is just too much tinkering to do to it before it is usable.