What salt do you use?

Acerone · 09/05/2008, 10:51 AM

Maybe someone already posted this but the search feature isn't working so I can't find it..

Years ago I use Instant Ocean..

What salt do you use?

dancewithethan · 09/05/2008, 10:58 AM

I have SPS dominate tank, so use Reef Crystal salt mix, and I love it.

Michael · 09/05/2008, 11:00 AM

TM Pro reef

Randy Holmes-Farley · 09/05/2008, 11:02 AM

I use Instant Ocean which I boost by 70 ppm calcium with Dowflake and 150 ppm magnesium with MAG flake.

rogergolf66 · 09/05/2008, 11:25 AM

Reef Kristals but I like TM pro best

sps1-2-b · 09/05/2008, 11:50 AM

Seachem Reef

gimmic · 09/05/2008, 11:52 AM

red sea coral pro

StephenInVa · 09/05/2008, 12:02 PM

Reef Crystals

an411 · 09/05/2008, 12:04 PM

I use Reef crystals heard good things about tropic marin never used it personally.

nikon187 · 09/05/2008, 12:21 PM

Bio sea

Acerone · 09/05/2008, 12:58 PM

Stopped by my LFS and they were sold out of the TM Pro reef but had lot's of Instant Ocean..

crvz · 09/05/2008, 01:03 PM

I've been using reef crystals for a number of years now.

Dave & Monica · 09/05/2008, 01:05 PM

Instant Ocean for me

gws76 · 09/05/2008, 01:24 PM

Red Sea Coral Pro- All I have to do with it is boost the alkalinity.

DKAudio · 09/05/2008, 02:57 PM

This is probably a really dumb question but I am new...

Does a FOWLR tank use the same salt and salinity levels as a reef tank?

jdmcivicek9 · 09/05/2008, 04:05 PM

tm reef

rort · 09/05/2008, 04:12 PM

Instant Ocean

jpkboca · 09/05/2008, 04:19 PM

Instant Ocean.

rhiggsbear · 09/05/2008, 04:54 PM

Instant Ocean

Just bought a 3 more buckets from Pet Solutions for $29.99 each plus $5.95 shipping ($10.95 less $5.00 coupon code)

cveverly · 09/05/2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DKAudio

Does a FOWLR tank use the same salt and salinity levels as a reef tank?

They "can" use the same salt but a FOWLR does not require the calcium and magnesium levels that a reef does. Normally FOWLR has a lower SG than a reef does.

BTW, IO but converting to RC.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 09/05/2008, 06:26 PM

Does a FOWLR tank use the same salt and salinity levels as a reef tank?

I would.

Saltz Creep · 09/05/2008, 06:43 PM

IO is too low in calcium, too low in magnesium, high in alk. Oceanic is too high in calcium, too high in magnesium, and low in alk. If you mix them 50/50, it's just right.

Acerone · 09/06/2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Saltz Creep
IO is too low in calcium, too low in magnesium, high in alk. Oceanic is too high in calcium, too high in magnesium, and low in alk. If you mix them 50/50, it's just right.

So what about tm reef Saltz Creep? This is the one I ordered.

Saltz Creep · 09/06/2008, 06:56 AM

TM is good for fish only but it's low in calcium and magnesium. For hard corals if you want to still use TM brand, I'd use TM Pro Reef.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287118

Acerone · 09/06/2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Saltz Creep
TM is good for fish only but it's low in calcium and magnesium. For hard corals if you want to still use TM brand, I'd use TM Pro Reef.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287118

Thanks. Tropic Marin Pro Reef is what I ordered...

09/05/2008, 10:51 AM	#1
Acerone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 57	What salt do you use? Maybe someone already posted this but the search feature isn't working so I can't find it.. Years ago I use Instant Ocean.. What salt do you use?

09/05/2008, 10:58 AM	#2
dancewithethan Ethan M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 673	I have SPS dominate tank, so use Reef Crystal salt mix, and I love it. __________________ Good things come to those who’re patiently wait - Ethan - Current Tank Info: Tank:~ 70 Gs Cadlight + 20 Gs sump\| Lights: 36" ATI Sunpower Dimmable T5x6 39W \| Skimmer: Octo\| Vortech M1 return\| GeoReef Cal Reactor \|2 MP10 VorTech + MaxSpect GyreXF150\|Neptune APEX Controller\|Skimz Bio Pellets\| Emperor Aquatics UV 18W Sterilizer

09/05/2008, 11:00 AM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	TM Pro reef __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/05/2008, 11:02 AM	#4
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	I use Instant Ocean which I boost by 70 ppm calcium with Dowflake and 150 ppm magnesium with MAG flake. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

09/05/2008, 11:25 AM	#5
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	Reef Kristals but I like TM pro best __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

09/05/2008, 11:50 AM	#6
sps1-2-b Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1,248	Seachem Reef

09/05/2008, 11:52 AM	#7
gimmic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 515	red sea coral pro

09/05/2008, 12:02 PM	#8
StephenInVa Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Commonwealth Posts: 405	Reef Crystals

09/05/2008, 12:04 PM	#9
an411 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Derby CT Posts: 2,861	I use Reef crystals heard good things about tropic marin never used it personally.

09/05/2008, 12:21 PM	#10
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	Bio sea __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

09/05/2008, 12:58 PM	#11
Acerone Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 57	Stopped by my LFS and they were sold out of the TM Pro reef but had lot's of Instant Ocean..

09/05/2008, 01:03 PM	#12
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	I've been using reef crystals for a number of years now. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

09/05/2008, 01:05 PM	#13
Dave & Monica Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,255	Instant Ocean for me

09/05/2008, 01:24 PM	#14
gws76 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: El Reno, OK Posts: 1,691 Blog Entries: 2	Red Sea Coral Pro- All I have to do with it is boost the alkalinity. __________________ "Let there be Rock!" ~ Bon Scott 2010-2011 COMAS POTM Chairman Current Tank Info: 150 gal. Starphire Mixed Reef

09/05/2008, 02:57 PM	#15
DKAudio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bloomington MN Posts: 24	This is probably a really dumb question but I am new... Does a FOWLR tank use the same salt and salinity levels as a reef tank?

09/05/2008, 04:05 PM	#16
jdmcivicek9 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 39°N, -108°W AKA Somewhere in Colorado Posts: 578	tm reef

09/05/2008, 04:12 PM	#17
rort Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 1,934	Instant Ocean __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: Aquanano 60

09/05/2008, 04:19 PM	#18
jpkboca Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 1,279	Instant Ocean.

09/05/2008, 04:54 PM	#19
rhiggsbear Another Brick in the Wall Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 571	Instant Ocean Just bought a 3 more buckets from Pet Solutions for $29.99 each plus $5.95 shipping ($10.95 less $5.00 coupon code) __________________ Keep Reefin! ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•´¯`•...¸><((((º> ¸. •´¯`•.¸.´¯`•.. ><((((º>`•.¸¸.•...¸><((((º> ><((((º>`•.¸.•´¯`•...¸><((((º> •.¸.´¯`•.. ><((((º>

09/05/2008, 06:26 PM	#21
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	Does a FOWLR tank use the same salt and salinity levels as a reef tank? I would. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

09/05/2008, 06:43 PM	#22
Saltz Creep Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hickville, FL Posts: 3,728	IO is too low in calcium, too low in magnesium, high in alk. Oceanic is too high in calcium, too high in magnesium, and low in alk. If you mix them 50/50, it's just right. __________________ veni, vidi, vici piscis merda

09/06/2008, 06:56 AM	#24
Saltz Creep Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hickville, FL Posts: 3,728	TM is good for fish only but it's low in calcium and magnesium. For hard corals if you want to still use TM brand, I'd use TM Pro Reef. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1287118