Salt Mixes

SirCharles77 · 02/12/2008, 01:18 PM

I have my tank set up and used Instant Ocean salt mix for the first pass.

Wondering what salt mix you reccomend for a reef tank? Or if there is really a difference? I was looking at the Reef Crystals instead this time around. I know you are supposed to use a consistant salt mix and I dont plan on changing like this every pail, but if Reef Crystals are better for a reef tank then the Instant Ocean stuff then now is the time to switch.

Opinions?

Randy Holmes-Farley · 02/12/2008, 01:33 PM

You'll get a million and one opinions on this question. I personally use Instant Ocean, but there are many acceptable choices.

I discuss selecting salt mixes here:

The â€œHow Toâ€ Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php

rbursek · 02/12/2008, 01:34 PM

There is a couple threads in the Chemistry Forum on salt coparisons that are good reads.
Bob

My-eel-bit-me · 02/12/2008, 01:54 PM

Tropic Marin, hands down.

jsf668 · 02/12/2008, 10:19 PM

I use a mixture of Tropic marin Pro and Reef Crystals. Works really well for me but, I still have to add Mag.

02/12/2008, 01:18 PM	#1
SirCharles77 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	Salt Mixes I have my tank set up and used Instant Ocean salt mix for the first pass. Wondering what salt mix you reccomend for a reef tank? Or if there is really a difference? I was looking at the Reef Crystals instead this time around. I know you are supposed to use a consistant salt mix and I dont plan on changing like this every pail, but if Reef Crystals are better for a reef tank then the Instant Ocean stuff then now is the time to switch. Opinions? __________________ Charles R. Current Tank Info: 105g display with 31g in sump, 9 snails, 4 Nassarius snails, 9 hermits, sand sifting star (5" dia),peppermint shrimp,blood red fire shrimp,Sailfin Tang, 2 Green Chromis,Bangaii Cardinalfish,True Perc Clown, Brown Zoa Polyps and Green Star Polyps

02/12/2008, 01:33 PM	#2
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	You'll get a million and one opinions on this question. I personally use Instant Ocean, but there are many acceptable choices. I discuss selecting salt mixes here: The â€œHow Toâ€ Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

02/12/2008, 01:34 PM	#3
rbursek Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: germantown,wi Posts: 2,339	There is a couple threads in the Chemistry Forum on salt coparisons that are good reads. Bob

02/12/2008, 01:54 PM	#4
My-eel-bit-me Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 67	Tropic Marin, hands down.

02/12/2008, 10:19 PM	#5
jsf668 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 401	I use a mixture of Tropic marin Pro and Reef Crystals. Works really well for me but, I still have to add Mag.