Switching from NSW to RO + Salt

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  1. dufresne

    dufresne Feather Duster

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    I've been using sea water for my WC's since I started in the hobby 3-4 years ago. I live by the water and my nano was only 30g so WC weren't a big deal.
    My new tank is 65g and I recently bought a RODI unit and want to stop using NSW and start mixing my own.
    What are the best salt mixes out there and do I need to add anything else?
    Thank you! :)
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    my thoughts

    if you have been using natural sea water, Red Sea may be a good choice for you
    because it is natural salt and as such would possibly more closely match the water thats in your set up already

    there is a new one out called Coral pro salt that the bucket in front of me now, describes as being specially formulated for RO water ( Im trying this out at present and purchased a 7KG tub)

    Steve
     
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    dufresne Feather Duster

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    Sounds good, will look into both.. I have a Red Sea tank so ;)
    Thanks Steve!
     
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    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I use Instant Ocean right now, works for me. I might try and find a salt that better matches the parameters I keep in my tank though, so I don't have to dose as much for water changes.
     
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  7. divott

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    i use instant ocean too. and have found that i dont need to dose if i change water weekly. only additive i use is some mag half way through the week
     
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