Tropic Marine Pro Reef mix VS their regular salt mix

catfisher · 03/09/2008, 02:29 PM

What is the main difference between these two mixes? I currently use the Pro Reef and have been happy with it but it says it designed for use with Kalk. I do not dose with Kalk, so should I still use it? Could I save some cash and buy the regular mix with the same results?

Randy Holmes-Farley · 03/09/2008, 02:45 PM

I am not aware of the differences, but I also cannot see how a salt mix could be designed, or not, to be used with limewater. So there may be differences, but that one is not worth worrying about.

samstersam · 03/09/2008, 04:58 PM

I think the one that says "use with kalk reactor" is the one that mixes with a lower alk level than the other.

Someone correct me if i'm wrong?

I use Tropic Marin regular and do nightly kalk drips with a dripper

sditch · 03/09/2008, 09:32 PM

I use TM Pro with a kalk reactor and like the results. When I test mine is has abit lower kH and pH then my old Reef Crystal.

Bebo77 · 03/09/2008, 09:36 PM

i hear the alk is a little lower...

Randy Holmes-Farley · 03/10/2008, 05:06 AM

The starting alkalinity of a salt mix should have nothing to do with the ultimate method of alkalinity supplementation that is used with it.

DevilBoy · 03/10/2008, 05:44 AM

I use the regular tropic marin and in a freshly new mixed vat of saltwater my alk tests at 9 dKH. Which is pretty close to what i keep my tank at which is 10 dKH

03/09/2008, 02:29 PM	#1
catfisher Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 527	Tropic Marine Pro Reef mix VS their regular salt mix What is the main difference between these two mixes? I currently use the Pro Reef and have been happy with it but it says it designed for use with Kalk. I do not dose with Kalk, so should I still use it? Could I save some cash and buy the regular mix with the same results? __________________ Current Tank- 90 Gallon mixed reef, 20 Gallon Sump. Evergrow WiFi Black boxes, JBJ ATO, TLF Reactor w/GFO, Reef Octopus NWB110 Skimmer. Coral- Red Lobo, Orange Blast Acan, Frogspawn, Hammer, War, Ac

03/09/2008, 02:45 PM	#2
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	I am not aware of the differences, but I also cannot see how a salt mix could be designed, or not, to be used with limewater. So there may be differences, but that one is not worth worrying about. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

03/09/2008, 09:36 PM	#5
Bebo77 Premium Nonpaying Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lost Posts: 14,377	i hear the alk is a little lower... __________________ Gabriel Current Tank Info: 300 Gal Envision Tank(98Lx30Wx26T) 120 Gal SoCalCreations Sump, Deltec TC2560, 2 LumenarcsMini 1 Reg on a light mover W Radiums 250& 400, Gallaxy ballasts, Red Dragon 10m3 return W/ 2 WavySeas, 2 6155 Tunze streams

03/10/2008, 05:06 AM	#6
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	The starting alkalinity of a salt mix should have nothing to do with the ultimate method of alkalinity supplementation that is used with it. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

03/09/2008, 04:58 PM	#3
samstersam Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 389	I think the one that says "use with kalk reactor" is the one that mixes with a lower alk level than the other. Someone correct me if i'm wrong? I use Tropic Marin regular and do nightly kalk drips with a dripper

03/09/2008, 09:32 PM	#4
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	I use TM Pro with a kalk reactor and like the results. When I test mine is has abit lower kH and pH then my old Reef Crystal.

03/10/2008, 05:44 AM	#7
DevilBoy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 1,724	I use the regular tropic marin and in a freshly new mixed vat of saltwater my alk tests at 9 dKH. Which is pretty close to what i keep my tank at which is 10 dKH