what salt mix do you use and share your info?

Discussion in 'Salt' started by rdevault0121, Dec 11, 2009.

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  1. rdevault0121

    rdevault0121 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i use instant ocean for now i have a few corals and a few fish it seems to be ok?
    for now
    The small world of salt
     
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  2. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I switched over to Oceanic.
     
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  3. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I use Instant Ocean's Reef Crystals
     
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  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I switched from instant ocean to oceanic
     
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  5. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I use instant ocean.

    I dose to keep my params stable - the higher end mixes don't really buy you anything if you're dosing. if you keep params up via water changes though, I would definitely switch to oceanic or reef crystals...
     
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  6. bluetang08

    bluetang08 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thats why I switched to the Reef Crystals They were only like 5 bucks more for the big box. I always buy my salt in bulk. I only supplement Ca and every now and then Strontium but try to perform a 25% water change every three weeks or so. I have been wondering about Mg supplementation after seeing so many on here doing it but haven't tried that yet.
     
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  7. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Seachem Reef Salt, high ph, dissolves fast, inexpensive, love it.
     
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  8. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I ran IO reef crystals for my first year. Does well and had no complaints.

    I switched over to Red Sea Coral Pro on the upgrade. Saw a big difference in my SPS, but a new skimmer might also be helping.

    I have just started dosing to maintain levels.
     
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  9. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    Seachem reef salt
     
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  10. prat4821

    prat4821 Astrea Snail

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    Likewise, it provides some trace minerals that standard instant ocean does not.
     
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