Salt Survey

Discussion in 'Salt' started by Adnuces, Feb 16, 2006.

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  1. Adnuces

    Adnuces Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Looking for opinions on salt mix?????

    What are you using? why?
     
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I use Kent.

    I was using IO but the LFS very close to my house only carries Kent so I switched. It's been 2 buckets and things are good.

    J
     
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  3. trying it again

    trying it again Fire Shrimp

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    Instant Ocean, Its has a good Reputation.
     
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  4. reptoreef

    reptoreef Plankton

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    A 50/50 mix of Oceanic and IO... both are high in those additives that seem to be the major areas of want in a good salt mix: calcium, alk, and mag(as well as other trace elements/minerals)... been ongoing for 3 years, now.
     
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  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Jason McKenzie, Feb 16, 2006
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  6. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    I use Kent also and do not have any problems of any kind with Alk or any other trace elements and or minerals stated in the link that Jason posted.

    Marc.
     
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  7. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Ive been using IO since i started but I'm going to switch to Kent or Tropic Marin. the IO takes a long time to dissolve.
     
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  8. dancin_trancy

    dancin_trancy Fire Worm

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    I started my tank with Instant Ocean (10/05) and have used it ever since, seems to be working great for me, no problems, except I have noticed it takes a while to dissolve. I might in the next water change try a new brand to see the difference in dissolve time.

    I chose IO because as someone else mentioned it has a good reputation for quality products, and so far I have had great experiences with it. :)
     
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  9. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    I use reef crystals for my reef tank and oceanic for my FOWLR
     
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  10. kb.bear

    kb.bear Peppermint Shrimp

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    Reef crystals
     
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