Tropic Marin Pro Reef

RyanMKintz · 04/28/2008, 03:47 PM

Anybody using this, Im a big fan of you get what you pay for, also Im told you have to dose less chemicals because of its elevated levels. What do you guys think? Right now Im using Kent salt and not to impressed for what Im paying.

sjj80 · 04/28/2008, 04:03 PM

I swear by tropic marin, the tropicmarin pro reef is meant for those running a calcium reactor, so if you don't use one get the regular tropic marin, that's what I use.

Mappelbaum37 · 04/28/2008, 04:57 PM

I was really hyped about getting the tropic marin pro reef, and I wanted the 200g bucket, but the only thing close to that they had in the store was the 175gal bucket of red sea salt mix, with calcium and pH buff. That day I used it I saw a HUGE difference in corals. All corals are fully extended as we speak. I switched from oceanic. Yes, the red sea salt is cheaper then tropic marin, but I was well over impressed on the effect it had on my corals.

drparker · 04/28/2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjj80
I swear by tropic marin, the tropicmarin pro reef is meant for those running a calcium reactor, so if you don't use one get the regular tropic marin, that's what I use.

I've seen others say this as well. Why? TM Pro has more Calcium and MG in it than regular. I don't run a reactor but do keep my system at levels near TM pro. If I used regular TM I have to dose my saltwater before using it.

RyanMKintz · 04/28/2008, 06:52 PM

Here is there website to help you select what salt may be best for you.

http://www.tropic-marin.com/web/english/homepage.html

reefkoi · 04/28/2008, 07:10 PM

I've been using it for nearly 3 years now, it's great IMO.
C

Saltwater_Dog · 04/28/2008, 08:30 PM

Happy with my instant ocean....

erendon · 04/29/2008, 03:22 PM

I have used it for three years now. My tank looks great. I get it for about $75.00 shiped. The 250 Gal bucket.

styndall · 04/29/2008, 03:42 PM

Aquariumwatertesting.com tested a bunch of different salt mixes and made the results public. They used tested the Marin Pro Reef alongside a bunch of others. You can read the results here:

http://reefsaltanalysis.googlepages....lysis_0208.pdf

Toddrtrex · 04/29/2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drparker
I've seen others say this as well. Why? TM Pro has more Calcium and MG in it than regular. I don't run a reactor but do keep my system at levels near TM pro. If I used regular TM I have to dose my saltwater before using it.

I have always been confused by that too -- if I am not mistaken it even says that on the container, will have to check it when I get home.

I use TMPro, for the heck of it I used a bucket of normal TM, had to dose a lot more. I have SPS in each tank, but no calcium reactor.

RyanMKintz · 04/29/2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by erendon
I have used it for three years now. My tank looks great. I get it for about $75.00 shiped. The 250 Gal bucket.

Is this for the PRO? I dont have a reator but think Im going to use it any way. If so where are you getting it shipped from?

adtravels · 04/29/2008, 08:42 PM

keep it dry, it always dissolves instantly, great numbers at 1.026 s.g with a temp of 27 I wont go back to reefcrystals io or any others, I dont use a reactor and do use the pro, I dont know where that bit of onfo came from

Toddrtrex · 04/29/2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by adtravels
keep it dry, it always dissolves instantly, great numbers at 1.026 s.g with a temp of 27 I wont go back to reefcrystals io or any others, I dont use a reactor and do use the pro, I dont know where that bit of onfo came from

It is actually on the side of the bucket. Not sure what it means, since I don't use any reactors.

adtravels · 04/29/2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sjj80
I swear by tropic marin, the tropicmarin pro reef is meant for those running a CALCIUM REACTOR, so if you don't use one get the regular tropic marin, that's what I use.

Thats rubbish I am afraid, it says for use with calcium reactors OR calcium supplements.

adtravels · 04/29/2008, 09:17 PM

I got the info from the website, "those using calcium reactors or calcium supplements" (mineral supplements).

That covers pretty much anyone with a reef tank me thinks.

ERICinFL · 04/29/2008, 09:28 PM

Bought it, used it, didn't see any difference between it and Reef Crystals.

drparker · 04/30/2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by adtravels
I got the info from the website, "those using calcium reactors or calcium supplements" (mineral supplements).

That covers pretty much anyone with a reef tank me thinks.

It's all in the interpretation. I read this as if you have a high calcium load and need to a run a reactor or dose heavy amounts of Ca this salt is the better choice compared to regular TM.

I used RC, but after three bad buckets over three months I'm done with it.

DevilBoy · 04/30/2008, 07:32 AM

i also use TM pro and dont use a CA reactor. But i do dose my 2 part solution daily.

Michael · 04/30/2008, 07:45 AM

well ive always used TM pro reef, never used anything else, but it seems to work for me, i wouldnt rule out using another brand one day but im happy with TM pro reef

04/28/2008, 03:47 PM	#1
RyanMKintz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 217	Tropic Marin Pro Reef Anybody using this, Im a big fan of you get what you pay for, also Im told you have to dose less chemicals because of its elevated levels. What do you guys think? Right now Im using Kent salt and not to impressed for what Im paying. __________________ up up down down left right left right A B A B select start Current Tank Info: 72 bowfront 20 gallon refugium MSX160 Skimmer t5 lighting powered by icecap 660 90 lbs live rock

04/28/2008, 04:03 PM	#2
sjj80 Hater of Hair Algae Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,098	I swear by tropic marin, the tropicmarin pro reef is meant for those running a calcium reactor, so if you don't use one get the regular tropic marin, that's what I use. __________________ 90g, two Korallia 4s, EuroReef RS135 skimmer, trying to upgrade my lighting. Current Tank Info: 90g under rehab!

04/28/2008, 04:57 PM	#3
Mappelbaum37 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 886	I was really hyped about getting the tropic marin pro reef, and I wanted the 200g bucket, but the only thing close to that they had in the store was the 175gal bucket of red sea salt mix, with calcium and pH buff. That day I used it I saw a HUGE difference in corals. All corals are fully extended as we speak. I switched from oceanic. Yes, the red sea salt is cheaper then tropic marin, but I was well over impressed on the effect it had on my corals. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef

04/28/2008, 06:52 PM	#5
RyanMKintz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Akron Posts: 217	Here is there website to help you select what salt may be best for you. http://www.tropic-marin.com/web/english/homepage.html __________________ up up down down left right left right A B A B select start Current Tank Info: 72 bowfront 20 gallon refugium MSX160 Skimmer t5 lighting powered by icecap 660 90 lbs live rock

04/28/2008, 07:10 PM	#6
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	I've been using it for nearly 3 years now, it's great IMO. C __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

04/28/2008, 08:30 PM	#7
Saltwater_Dog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Isle, Louisiana Posts: 375	Happy with my instant ocean.... __________________ GO TIGERS!!!!! Current Tank Info: 100 gal, 160 lbs Live Rock, 120 lbs Live Sand, Octopus HOB Skimmer, PC Lighting, 2-Koralia 3's, 2-Max Jett 900's, Filter Guys Ocean Wave + RO/DI 75gpd

04/29/2008, 03:22 PM	#8
erendon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Il. Posts: 444	I have used it for three years now. My tank looks great. I get it for about $75.00 shiped. The 250 Gal bucket. __________________ He who tries and fails is wiser than he who does not try out of fear of failure. Current Tank Info: 180 Gal Reef, DYI fuge/sump, 3x 250's, 1400 K phoenix.

04/29/2008, 03:42 PM	#9
styndall Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 282	Aquariumwatertesting.com tested a bunch of different salt mixes and made the results public. They used tested the Marin Pro Reef alongside a bunch of others. You can read the results here: http://reefsaltanalysis.googlepages....lysis_0208.pdf

04/29/2008, 08:42 PM	#12
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	keep it dry, it always dissolves instantly, great numbers at 1.026 s.g with a temp of 27 I wont go back to reefcrystals io or any others, I dont use a reactor and do use the pro, I dont know where that bit of onfo came from __________________ False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon 36x24x24 reef

04/29/2008, 09:17 PM	#15
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	I got the info from the website, "those using calcium reactors or calcium supplements" (mineral supplements). That covers pretty much anyone with a reef tank me thinks. __________________ False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon 36x24x24 reef

04/29/2008, 09:28 PM	#16
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	Bought it, used it, didn't see any difference between it and Reef Crystals. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

04/30/2008, 07:32 AM	#18
DevilBoy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 1,724	i also use TM pro and dont use a CA reactor. But i do dose my 2 part solution daily.

04/30/2008, 07:45 AM	#19
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	tropic marin well ive always used TM pro reef, never used anything else, but it seems to work for me, i wouldnt rule out using another brand one day but im happy with 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)