Salt Mix

Jsn · 11/02/2009, 08:05 PM

I'm Currently using Instant Ocean, and thinking of changing salt mix. What is the medium to good grade salt you guys recommended out there in the LFS? Tank is a fish only tank with a few Kenya trees and Mushrooms. (Oceanic, Seachem, Red Sea, ect.,) When I change salt do I do a slow transition or change it right away? Thanks

old salty · 11/02/2009, 08:07 PM

Like anything else, take it slow.

Aqua Keepers · 11/02/2009, 08:28 PM

Why do you want to change? I been using IO for 10+yrs and it's fine

Jsn · 11/02/2009, 09:22 PM

My LFS was telling me to switch to a different salt because I was thinking about buying more corals. They want me to upgrade to a better salt so my corals will grow healthy and faster.

DC_40gallon · 11/02/2009, 09:30 PM

I'm falling in love with Red Sea Coral Pro.

DC_40gallon · 11/02/2009, 09:31 PM

I'm wondering when this stuff is going to come out. I think it has the potential to be a powerhouse in the market.

http://www.aquavitro.com/

Flipper62 · 11/02/2009, 09:52 PM

Instant Ocean is a great salt. In the past it was better for a FOWLR tank ( fish only with live rock )....It didn't have the calcium....ect levels for a Reef Tank.

However....Billybeau1, ( salt chem god ) said that IO has changed there levels.

DC_40gallon · 11/02/2009, 10:20 PM

Ive heard IO changed their formula too, more calcium for sure. I can't remember the rest.

I'm transitioning to Red Sea Coral Pro just on personal preference. No other reason than a gut feeling.

Jsn · 11/02/2009, 11:13 PM

So IO is okay for me to use if i start a little reef system?

Flipper62 · 11/02/2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsn

So IO is okay for me to use if i start a little reef system?

As I stated....IO has changed their salt mix. I would still look at the levels in the new salt mix & look at what corals that you will want to keep & what they need.

kikireef · 11/03/2009, 01:20 AM

Check out this thread

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1714505

It has info about what is in the common salt mixes. It can give you a good idea of what is the best for your needs. You can find it in the reef chemistry forum as a sticky at the top.

Jsn · 11/03/2009, 02:11 AM

Thanks

11/02/2009, 08:05 PM	#1
Jsn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 169	Salt Mix I'm Currently using Instant Ocean, and thinking of changing salt mix. What is the medium to good grade salt you guys recommended out there in the LFS? Tank is a fish only tank with a few Kenya trees and Mushrooms. (Oceanic, Seachem, Red Sea, ect.,) When I change salt do I do a slow transition or change it right away? Thanks

11/02/2009, 08:07 PM	#2
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	Like anything else, take it slow. __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

11/02/2009, 09:52 PM	#7
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Instant Ocean is a great salt. In the past it was better for a FOWLR tank ( fish only with live rock )....It didn't have the calcium....ect levels for a Reef Tank. However....Billybeau1, ( salt chem god ) said that IO has changed there levels. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

11/02/2009, 08:28 PM	#3
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	Why do you want to change? I been using IO for 10+yrs and it's fine

11/02/2009, 09:22 PM	#4
Jsn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 169	My LFS was telling me to switch to a different salt because I was thinking about buying more corals. They want me to upgrade to a better salt so my corals will grow healthy and faster.

11/02/2009, 09:30 PM	#5
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	I'm falling in love with Red Sea Coral Pro.

11/02/2009, 09:31 PM	#6
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	I'm wondering when this stuff is going to come out. I think it has the potential to be a powerhouse in the market. http://www.aquavitro.com/

11/02/2009, 10:20 PM	#8
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	Ive heard IO changed their formula too, more calcium for sure. I can't remember the rest. I'm transitioning to Red Sea Coral Pro just on personal preference. No other reason than a gut feeling.

11/02/2009, 11:13 PM	#9
Jsn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 169	So IO is okay for me to use if i start a little reef system?

11/03/2009, 01:20 AM	#11
kikireef Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino at The Preserve Posts: 1,107	Check out this thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1714505 It has info about what is in the common salt mixes. It can give you a good idea of what is the best for your needs. You can find it in the reef chemistry forum as a sticky at the top.

11/03/2009, 02:11 AM	#12
Jsn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 169	Thanks