ESV Salt

DevilBoy · 04/03/2012, 11:36 PM

Whats the latest reviews on the ESV salt? Are people still happy with it? People still using it?

I looked and havent seen any reviews on it since 2011....

rpjaws74 · 04/04/2012, 12:13 AM

I think the jury is still out?? But I dont use it

NaClH2ODave · 04/04/2012, 08:03 AM

I've used it for the last six months. A very high quality product with consistant results. Probably the biggest selling point for me is the top notch customer support from ESV. They will go as in depth as needed to answer a question, and help you understand your tank parameters. The last time I ordered a 50 lb package from MD it was only $9.99 for shipping.

albano · 04/04/2012, 08:29 AM

been using ESV for over a year...no problems, 1000g+ in 3 systems, change over 200g a month (a 200g box actually makes 200g!)... won't ever go back to IO, RC or Oceanic, no comparison!

silentscream · 04/04/2012, 08:50 AM

I just recently started using this salt because I was unhappy with having to constantly roll my buckets and shake them up just to TRY and get a consistent batch of fresh saltwater each time a did a water change (each water change was 15gal). I liked the claimed parameters and consistent mixing. It has been just that, each time I mix it up, I get 9.2-9.4dkh, 475 Ca, and 1380 Mg. I have also experienced absolutely NO residue left behind in my brute container.

I needed a very consistent salt because I was about to embark on an agressive water change program and needed a high quality salt. Thus far ESV has met my needs.

tkeracer619 · 04/04/2012, 06:50 PM

Its great salt but IME a PITA... If it was cheaper and I wasn't so pressed for time then I would probably use it.

For now I use 200g boxes of IO (4x 50g bags). Dump the whole bag at a time. It takes me about 20 seconds to mix 100g of water.

EddieJ · 04/04/2012, 07:22 PM

Very happy with this salt... Mixes very clear and consistent.

SushiGirl · 04/04/2012, 07:48 PM

We've been using it for a year and love it. Takes no longer to mix (use a digital kitchen scale & do it by weight) than counting scoops of salt from a bucket, plus we don't have to dose anything and it mixes faster.

04/03/2012, 11:36 PM	#1
DevilBoy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 1,724	ESV Salt Whats the latest reviews on the ESV salt? Are people still happy with it? People still using it? I looked and havent seen any reviews on it since 2011.... __________________ Bare Bottom 90g AGA RR. 2 AI Sol Blue LED Fixtures, SWC 160 cone skimmer. 2 MP40W ES Vortech pumps, 1 MP10W ES Votech pump, Digital Aquatics Reefkeeper Elite, Tunze 1073 internal return pump. 30g custom acrylic sump with refugium. Current Tank Info: 90g AGA RR, custom 30g sump

04/04/2012, 12:13 AM	#2
rpjaws74 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,340	I think the jury is still out?? But I dont use it __________________ rpjaws Current Tank Info: 500 glln system/ Reef

04/04/2012, 08:29 AM	#4
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	been using ESV for over a year...no problems, 1000g+ in 3 systems, change over 200g a month (a 200g box actually makes 200g!)... won't ever go back to IO, RC or Oceanic, no comparison! __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

04/04/2012, 08:50 AM	#5
silentscream Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,136	I just recently started using this salt because I was unhappy with having to constantly roll my buckets and shake them up just to TRY and get a consistent batch of fresh saltwater each time a did a water change (each water change was 15gal). I liked the claimed parameters and consistent mixing. It has been just that, each time I mix it up, I get 9.2-9.4dkh, 475 Ca, and 1380 Mg. I have also experienced absolutely NO residue left behind in my brute container. I needed a very consistent salt because I was about to embark on an agressive water change program and needed a high quality salt. Thus far ESV has met my needs. __________________ Justin

04/04/2012, 06:50 PM	#6
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Its great salt but IME a PITA... If it was cheaper and I wasn't so pressed for time then I would probably use it. For now I use 200g boxes of IO (4x 50g bags). Dump the whole bag at a time. It takes me about 20 seconds to mix 100g of water. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/04/2012, 08:03 AM	#3
NaClH2ODave Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 101	I've used it for the last six months. A very high quality product with consistant results. Probably the biggest selling point for me is the top notch customer support from ESV. They will go as in depth as needed to answer a question, and help you understand your tank parameters. The last time I ordered a 50 lb package from MD it was only $9.99 for shipping.

04/04/2012, 07:22 PM	#7
EddieJ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brunswick Ohio Posts: 492	Very happy with this salt... Mixes very clear and consistent. __________________ Eddie J ========== 210 Gallon

04/04/2012, 07:48 PM	#8
SushiGirl Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX USA Posts: 8,267	We've been using it for a year and love it. Takes no longer to mix (use a digital kitchen scale & do it by weight) than counting scoops of salt from a bucket, plus we don't have to dose anything and it mixes faster. __________________ Visit my Homepage or "My Albums" (via Profile) for hitchhiker pics. Current Tank Info: 55g softy/LPS tank & 20L reef tank