anyone use premixed saltwater?

crazyseany · 11/09/2008, 04:14 PM

I'm down to having just a 14 gallon biocube. was thinking and couldn't remember last time I did a water change so I figured it was time.

I went to petco and bought the 5 gallon box of premixed saltwater.
(my ro/di needs some bulk Di resin) the box was $12.

was just wondering if anyone else ever used this stuff and to what extent and sucess......?

sean

ReefWidowed · 11/09/2008, 04:47 PM

all of the tanks at MACNA used it. It's still better to do a wc than not...but in the long run probably cheaper to go back to RODI/mixing it yourself

the budman · 11/09/2008, 05:07 PM

i never used it but i know they use on instant ocean salt. I use only reef crystals so wont use the stuff they make.

BrunstuckyJoe · 11/09/2008, 05:15 PM

Doesn't instant ocean salt come from below lake erie?

Kreeger1 · 11/09/2008, 05:17 PM

IMO Instant ocean has been the standard for reef tanks since Basically the start of reef keeping.
I've tried almost every brand and always end up using IO again.
Erik

anaelitz · 11/09/2008, 05:34 PM

I had a buddy running a nano and purchased the natural ocean water that they have at petco. It's processed cleaned up, but all the levels are supposedly good. Well anyway, thats the brand he used. He kept some softies in there..zoas, xenia, star polyps and things like that. Never used any additives and had wonderful results.

crazyseany · 11/09/2008, 05:39 PM

well I have a bucket of IO. that's what I've always used. so I don't mind that's what's in the boxes of premixed.

I saw they had the buckets of salt for $49.99. I thought that was readonable but its been awhile since I bought some.

also isn't reefcrystals made by IO?

sean

itZme · 11/09/2008, 05:42 PM

I'm pretty sure those buckets of salt are $34 at Salty Critter. You may be paying an extra $15.

the budman · 11/09/2008, 05:48 PM

yes reef crystals are instant ocean

d-maz · 11/09/2008, 07:32 PM

When I was at Petco last, i asked about they`re premixed saltwater and the guy told me that they DO NOT use ro water to mix it. Just straight out of the tap. Have you tested it?

crazyseany · 11/09/2008, 08:11 PM

no I haven't tested it.

it says no phosphates and no nitrates on the box.

out of curiosity how would he know? they don't box it at the store or anything? but then again maybe he or someone he knew tested it .....?

thanks for the info anaelitz.

thanks Kevin for the pricing info. its been awhile since I bought my bucket (i got it from salty)

guess I should start looking for more DI..... be a lot cheaper in the long run. was thinking of trying to do 3 gallon water changes weekly.... (about 25percent?)

sean

Pescado Amigo · 11/09/2008, 08:42 PM

I think people are confusing the bulk premixed water that Petco sells with the BOX of Labeled Natural Sea Water. I believe that it may be from Nutri Sea Water. http://www.nutriseawater.com/
FYI The water that bulk Petco sells is RO/Saltwater. I have never used it however. If they maintain their RO in similar manner to everything else, I make sure that I test it.

Jeff Trout · 11/09/2008, 09:08 PM

I have used Nutri Sea Water and didnt see anything different.Its ok if your in a hurry IMO

tolo13 · 11/10/2008, 01:06 PM

Salty Critter has instant ocean salt in the bucket (150 gal) for 36.99, a 200 gal mix box for 39.99 or 50 gal mix bags for 12.99

11/09/2008, 04:14 PM	#1
crazyseany Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Barberton, OH Posts: 434	anyone use premixed saltwater? I'm down to having just a 14 gallon biocube. was thinking and couldn't remember last time I did a water change so I figured it was time. I went to petco and bought the 5 gallon box of premixed saltwater. (my ro/di needs some bulk Di resin) the box was $12. was just wondering if anyone else ever used this stuff and to what extent and sucess......? sean

11/09/2008, 04:47 PM	#2
ReefWidowed Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Parma, Ohio Posts: 714	all of the tanks at MACNA used it. It's still better to do a wc than not...but in the long run probably cheaper to go back to RODI/mixing it yourself __________________ Jennifer Clare "Holy crap...is this really what I agreed to?" Current Tank Info: sadly my tank is always the 1st casualty....hope to get a new one going by Christmas...or a 2nd puppy

11/09/2008, 05:07 PM	#3
the budman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mentor, ohio Posts: 753	i never used it but i know they use on instant ocean salt. I use only reef crystals so wont use the stuff they make. __________________ Budman Current Tank Info: 40 sw reef(soft coral mostly)

11/09/2008, 05:17 PM	#5
Kreeger1 KING LEAR Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cleveland Ohio area Posts: 7,428	IMO Instant ocean has been the standard for reef tanks since Basically the start of reef keeping. I've tried almost every brand and always end up using IO again. Erik __________________ Coming up on 25 years in this hobby...That's a lot of skimmate Current Tank Info: Dsa 135

11/09/2008, 05:39 PM	#7
crazyseany Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Barberton, OH Posts: 434	well I have a bucket of IO. that's what I've always used. so I don't mind that's what's in the boxes of premixed. I saw they had the buckets of salt for $49.99. I thought that was readonable but its been awhile since I bought some. also isn't reefcrystals made by IO? sean __________________ Sean Snyder 330-328-8727 ( Call or text ) Current Tank Info: 75 gal. AGA w/ 40 gallon fuge. ER-RS80 440 W. VHO. Mostly softies/zoas

11/09/2008, 05:15 PM	#4
BrunstuckyJoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,754	Doesn't instant ocean salt come from below lake erie?

11/09/2008, 05:34 PM	#6
anaelitz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amherst Posts: 615	I had a buddy running a nano and purchased the natural ocean water that they have at petco. It's processed cleaned up, but all the levels are supposedly good. Well anyway, thats the brand he used. He kept some softies in there..zoas, xenia, star polyps and things like that. Never used any additives and had wonderful results.

11/09/2008, 05:42 PM	#8
itZme Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: High Springs, FL Posts: 2,944	I'm pretty sure those buckets of salt are $34 at Salty Critter. You may be paying an extra $15.

11/09/2008, 05:48 PM	#9
the budman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mentor, ohio Posts: 753	yes reef crystals are instant ocean __________________ Budman Current Tank Info: 40 sw reef(soft coral mostly)

11/09/2008, 07:32 PM	#10
d-maz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 539	When I was at Petco last, i asked about they`re premixed saltwater and the guy told me that they DO NOT use ro water to mix it. Just straight out of the tap. Have you tested it?

11/09/2008, 08:11 PM	#11
crazyseany Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Barberton, OH Posts: 434	no I haven't tested it. it says no phosphates and no nitrates on the box. out of curiosity how would he know? they don't box it at the store or anything? but then again maybe he or someone he knew tested it .....? thanks for the info anaelitz. thanks Kevin for the pricing info. its been awhile since I bought my bucket (i got it from salty) guess I should start looking for more DI..... be a lot cheaper in the long run. was thinking of trying to do 3 gallon water changes weekly.... (about 25percent?) sean __________________ Sean Snyder 330-328-8727 ( Call or text ) Current Tank Info: 75 gal. AGA w/ 40 gallon fuge. ER-RS80 440 W. VHO. Mostly softies/zoas

11/09/2008, 08:42 PM	#12
Pescado Amigo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: latitude 40.803119, longitude -81.504103 Posts: 608	I think people are confusing the bulk premixed water that Petco sells with the BOX of Labeled Natural Sea Water. I believe that it may be from Nutri Sea Water. http://www.nutriseawater.com/ FYI The water that bulk Petco sells is RO/Saltwater. I have never used it however. If they maintain their RO in similar manner to everything else, I make sure that I test it.

11/09/2008, 09:08 PM	#13
Jeff Trout Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: elyria-44035 Posts: 1,686	I have used Nutri Sea Water and didnt see anything different.Its ok if your in a hurry IMO

11/10/2008, 01:06 PM	#14
tolo13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 214	Salty Critter has instant ocean salt in the bucket (150 gal) for 36.99, a 200 gal mix box for 39.99 or 50 gal mix bags for 12.99