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  1. mlott132

    mlott132 Fire Worm

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    switch to a reef type salt?

    I started my tank as a FOWLR using Red Sea Salt. However, I have recently added a few frags that were on sale at my lfs. I now have a xenia, briarium, star polyps, mean green and whammin watermelon. Should I now change my salt? I was thinking of using Red Sea Coral Pro. Thoughts??
     
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  2. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Instant ocean reef crystals is probably the most popular. I wouldn't use anything else personally.
     
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  3. Steven896s

    Steven896s Bristle Worm

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    Wouldn't hurt might as well spend the few extra dollars
     
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    Reef Madness Flamingo Tongue

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    Anyone know the details of the differences, and why they are beneficial?
     
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  5. mlott132

    mlott132 Fire Worm

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    Here is what I found on Red Sea's site.

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    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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  8. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    The salt you are currently using will be fine.
    You do not need to change IMO.
     
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  9. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    This is true. Salt changes can also be stressful to tank inhabitants keep in mind.
     
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  10. mlott132

    mlott132 Fire Worm

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    OK. Would there ever be a point where I would need to change to a reef mixture? Would I be better off using what I started with and adding supplements that the corals need?
     
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