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06/24/2007, 05:42 AM
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Reef Crystals vs Instant Ocean
Has anyone used both and tested both newly mixed saltwater at 1.026? Is it worth the extra money for a reef aquarium to use the RC? Would it cause any stress on anything from using IO all the time to switch to RC?
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06/24/2007, 06:58 AM
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On Yer left!
 
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I've used both. Both are good. but I like RC better. Ca/alk/mg are all good right out of the bucket. Ca is ~ 420 @ 1.026. Its only $3 more than IO for a 160G bucket from Dr Foster Smith. There would be no stress with a switch.
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06/24/2007, 11:03 AM
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Alright, I think I will switch to that because I don't dose mg (no test kit either) and my alk is always low.
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06/24/2007, 11:23 AM
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I've never used regular IO, but I do use reef crystals & like it very well. My calcium stays at a great high level all the time. Everything is doing great also.
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06/24/2007, 03:18 PM
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Moved On
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I've used IO on fish only tank for years without any problems. When I started my first reef tank, I started with RC without any problems.
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06/24/2007, 03:57 PM
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IO tests Calcium at 360ppm when mixed.
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