An end all salt thread

whiteshark · 06/10/2006, 04:43 PM

I see so many "which salt do you use" threads and polls, and i'm getting tired of responding to them. So heres an idea. State which salt you use, and a brief reason why. Nothing else! Each member can do this (1 post per member), then maybe the mods will make it a sticky. So, I will start...

I use Tropic Marin Pro because my coral polyps extend further with it as opposed to other salts. Also, I don't have to use as many additives.

freddie40 · 06/10/2006, 04:52 PM

Tropic Marin Pro. I like the way it mixes and tests.

Kaos · 06/10/2006, 05:12 PM

Instant Ocean. I believe they are one of the oldest manufacturers of salt mix out there (which to me means experience and they're doing something right to stay in business) and I've used it for 4 years w/out problems.

vanmo92 · 06/10/2006, 05:29 PM

Instant ocean because I have hear many good things about it and Many have had good expiriences with it.

Apparition · 06/10/2006, 05:35 PM

Instant Ocean. It's always worked great for me and the calcium readings are always where I want them to be.

Douglas LEHMAN · 06/10/2006, 06:40 PM

Hello I'm content to use what the pro's (Shedd) use, Instant Ocean.

puffer21 · 06/10/2006, 06:44 PM

Instant Ocean, I like the way it mixes and it is found at the my lfs(oh and the cute fish on the package which is why i bought it in the first place, I just looked for whatever was the cutest(that was when i was starting out and knew nothing))

boxfishpooalot · 06/10/2006, 06:52 PM

Instant ocean because I dont hear people complain much about its quality. Also because Randy uses it(the chemist), who I trust.

2crazyreefers · 06/10/2006, 07:10 PM

Instant Ocean here as well. IO has been around for a long time. Works great in all my tanks. Why fix whats not broken.

ACBlinky · 06/10/2006, 07:11 PM

Instant Ocean. Public aquariums use it, it mixes quickly and completely, and the price is reasonable - good enough for me!

LBCBJ · 06/10/2006, 07:17 PM

Whiteshark - No one said you has to respond to them, and if you're so tired of them then why did you start another one. I've never seen quatative data on salt popularity, so that's why I started a poll. I also thought it would be a simple poll that everyone here could participate in. Thanks.

coralcat · 06/10/2006, 07:24 PM

OC I bought a pallet of it on special. have had no problems, but will switch one of my systems as a trial. A couple of lfs have been using Pacific Coast, but again, there close,wholesale, and no shipping. I will tell you that his display tank grow's like crazy, just got some frags from it

Saltz Creep · 06/10/2006, 07:41 PM

Instant Ocean is low in Ca and Mg but high in Alk
Oceanic is high in Ca and Mg but low in Alk
So, I use each in a 50/50 mix and it's worked better than using either one alone.

LBCBJ · 06/10/2006, 08:10 PM

Sorry for snapping your head off whiteshark, I apologize. I use Tropic Marin by the way after switching from IO.

HowardW · 06/10/2006, 08:49 PM

I use Seachem Reef Salt and an very happy with it as well as all other Seachem products I use.

mr pink floyd · 06/10/2006, 08:51 PM

IO reef crystals

mixes fast, LFS has good deals on it, might start mixing with oceanis for higher CA and MG

so you use a 50/50]

i got 5 gallon changes with 3 cups of water, makes my tank about 1.026, i might do 1.5 cups of each now!

thansk for the idea!

graveyardworm · 06/10/2006, 08:51 PM

TM Pro

aquawolf · 06/10/2006, 09:50 PM

TM Pro here as well.

t34418l3fit · 06/10/2006, 09:59 PM

instant ocean.......my uncle told me too!

Martin's Reef · 06/10/2006, 10:00 PM

Tropic Marin Pro!

hypermikie · 06/10/2006, 10:06 PM

IO - what I first started with, nicely priced, been around for years, and as stated before, its used by a LOT of public aquariums.

Lpsfanatic338 · 06/10/2006, 10:07 PM

Oceanic, because it was the cheapest my lsf had. Also mixes well and my fish and coral seem to be happy. When i run out though i will most likely switch to IO

chrismunn · 06/10/2006, 10:35 PM

i started with coralife brand salt 3 years ago, had no complaints, but my LFS stopped selling it so i switched to INSTANT OCEAN 1.5 years ago.. i also have no complaints with the IO. i just got rid of my reef tank, and when i get to TX, i think i will try TROPIC MARIN PRO on my new setup, simply becase i was born in MARIN County CA. "LOL"

affan · 06/10/2006, 10:42 PM

Instant Ocean, because my great grandfather brought me back a bag from Montana.

Here's that story

Red Serpent · 06/11/2006, 12:10 AM

TM Pro for me. Corals have never looked better.

06/10/2006, 04:43 PM	#1
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	An end all salt thread I see so many "which salt do you use" threads and polls, and i'm getting tired of responding to them. So heres an idea. State which salt you use, and a brief reason why. Nothing else! Each member can do this (1 post per member), then maybe the mods will make it a sticky. So, I will start... I use Tropic Marin Pro because my coral polyps extend further with it as opposed to other salts. Also, I don't have to use as many additives. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

06/10/2006, 04:52 PM	#2
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Tropic Marin Pro. I like the way it mixes and tests. __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

06/10/2006, 05:12 PM	#3
Kaos "Lurker" Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,131	Instant Ocean. I believe they are one of the oldest manufacturers of salt mix out there (which to me means experience and they're doing something right to stay in business) and I've used it for 4 years w/out problems. __________________ Ordinary people are the ones scared to be themselves.

06/10/2006, 05:29 PM	#4
vanmo92 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Silverthorne, CO. Posts: 2,045	Instant ocean because I have hear many good things about it and Many have had good expiriences with it. __________________ PBITAWA Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bow Mixed Reef 1 fw tank

06/10/2006, 06:40 PM	#6
Douglas LEHMAN Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: chicago il Posts: 1,490	Hello I'm content to use what the pro's (Shedd) use, Instant Ocean. __________________ Sea Ya Doug Current Tank Info: 200 stony reef,125 softy and many frag and grow out

06/10/2006, 05:35 PM	#5
Apparition Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 199	Instant Ocean. It's always worked great for me and the calcium readings are always where I want them to be.

06/10/2006, 06:44 PM	#7
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	Instant Ocean, I like the way it mixes and it is found at the my lfs(oh and the cute fish on the package which is why i bought it in the first place, I just looked for whatever was the cutest(that was when i was starting out and knew nothing)) __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

06/10/2006, 06:52 PM	#8
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	Instant ocean because I dont hear people complain much about its quality. Also because Randy uses it(the chemist), who I trust. __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

06/10/2006, 07:10 PM	#9
2crazyreefers Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vt. Posts: 733	Instant Ocean here as well. IO has been around for a long time. Works great in all my tanks. Why fix whats not broken. __________________ My 4 part recipie for my acros = calcium - alk - flow & luck.

06/10/2006, 07:11 PM	#10
ACBlinky Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peterborough, ON, Canada Posts: 4,954 Blog Entries: 20	Instant Ocean. Public aquariums use it, it mixes quickly and completely, and the price is reasonable - good enough for me! __________________ "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC.

06/10/2006, 07:17 PM	#11
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	Whiteshark - No one said you has to respond to them, and if you're so tired of them then why did you start another one. I've never seen quatative data on salt popularity, so that's why I started a poll. I also thought it would be a simple poll that everyone here could participate in. Thanks. __________________ Brent

06/10/2006, 07:24 PM	#12
coralcat Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PACIFIC NW Posts: 178	OC I bought a pallet of it on special. have had no problems, but will switch one of my systems as a trial. A couple of lfs have been using Pacific Coast, but again, there close,wholesale, and no shipping. I will tell you that his display tank grow's like crazy, just got some frags from it

06/10/2006, 07:41 PM	#13
Saltz Creep Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hickville, FL Posts: 3,728	Instant Ocean is low in Ca and Mg but high in Alk Oceanic is high in Ca and Mg but low in Alk So, I use each in a 50/50 mix and it's worked better than using either one alone. __________________ veni, vidi, vici piscis merda

06/10/2006, 08:10 PM	#14
LBCBJ Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 1,332	Sorry for snapping your head off whiteshark, I apologize. I use Tropic Marin by the way after switching from IO. __________________ Brent

06/10/2006, 08:49 PM	#15
HowardW Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,763	I use Seachem Reef Salt and an very happy with it as well as all other Seachem products I use. __________________ Florida live rock addict

06/10/2006, 08:51 PM	#16
mr pink floyd Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: west hartford, CT Posts: 3,480	IO reef crystals mixes fast, LFS has good deals on it, might start mixing with oceanis for higher CA and MG so you use a 50/50] i got 5 gallon changes with 3 cups of water, makes my tank about 1.026, i might do 1.5 cups of each now! thansk for the idea!

06/10/2006, 08:51 PM	#17
graveyardworm Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nottingham, NH Posts: 7,251	TM Pro __________________ -David- President - New Hampshire Reef Club There’ll be no one to save, with the world in a grave Current Tank Info: 100 gal lagoon/seagrass, 100 gal sump, Lifereef 72" skimmer, 180 inwall, 125 inwall seagrass/lagoon in progress

06/10/2006, 09:50 PM	#18
aquawolf Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Martin, South Carolina Posts: 343	TM Pro here as well. __________________ Most good judgment comes from experience. Most experience comes from bad judgment. Current Tank Info: 75 Reef, CPR CY294, Home Made Refugium, Coralife Aqualight Pro 48" Dual 150 MH / 30 Gallon Sea Horse Tank / 40 Gallon FOWLR

06/10/2006, 09:59 PM	#19
t34418l3fit Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: gainesville, fl Posts: 52	instant ocean.......my uncle told me too!

06/10/2006, 10:00 PM	#20
Martin's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 531	Tropic Marin Pro!

06/10/2006, 10:06 PM	#21
hypermikie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Muncie, IN Posts: 459	IO - what I first started with, nicely priced, been around for years, and as stated before, its used by a LOT of public aquariums. __________________ "Everything is a miracle. And if there is anything that is not a miracle, the fact that it works without a miracle is miraculous." - Chris Rice

06/10/2006, 10:07 PM	#22
Lpsfanatic338 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oceanside, New York Posts: 364	Oceanic, because it was the cheapest my lsf had. Also mixes well and my fish and coral seem to be happy. When i run out though i will most likely switch to IO

06/10/2006, 10:35 PM	#23
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	i started with coralife brand salt 3 years ago, had no complaints, but my LFS stopped selling it so i switched to INSTANT OCEAN 1.5 years ago.. i also have no complaints with the IO. i just got rid of my reef tank, and when i get to TX, i think i will try TROPIC MARIN PRO on my new setup, simply becase i was born in MARIN County CA. "LOL" __________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

06/10/2006, 10:42 PM	#24
affan Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: From NYC, currently serving time in Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,125	Instant Ocean, because my great grandfather brought me back a bag from Montana. Here's that story

06/11/2006, 12:10 AM	#25
Red Serpent Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 96	TM Pro for me. Corals have never looked better. __________________ Some times you have to pick up the pieces of someone elses failures to make some thing GREATER. Current Tank Info: 55 gal Reef Tank, 75lbs Live Rock, 50 lbs Sand, 15 gal DiY Refugium/Sump, Killer hang on overflow by Hurricanefilters, Lighting with Ordit 4x65watt power compacts