the saltiest of the salts

Toke23 · 12/29/2010, 07:59 AM

I am currently usin oceanic salt im just curious if anybody has any thoughts if its good bad indifferent. Plus what would be something "better" or recommended?

Uncle Salty 05 · 12/29/2010, 09:44 AM

Instant Ocean is the most studied and refined salt mix on the market and I use and recommend it.

Darkstar22 · 12/29/2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Salty 05

Instant Ocean is the most studied and refined salt mix on the market and I use and recommend it.

What about instant ocean reef crystals?

Uncle Salty 05 · 12/29/2010, 09:58 AM

I tried it and did not like it due to the residue it left in my WC vessel.
It contains vitamins and some other additives that I don't feel I need.

tkeracer619 · 12/29/2010, 10:36 AM

Salt is salt for the most part. I just use whatever is cheapest. Usually thats instant ocean.

Sk8r · 12/29/2010, 11:57 AM

I have used Oceanic for years. It is a good reef salt, high in calcium, as opposed to a FOWLR salt.

1lucky1 · 12/29/2010, 12:15 PM

Check this out..

http://www.aquariumwatertesting.com/...lysis_0208.pdf

Lots of good info, they test all the important stuff for a healthy reef environment to thrive

zma21 · 12/29/2010, 12:31 PM

Oceanic was the first salt I used, and for some reason, I always battled algae while using it.

Well, I tried everything to grapple it, GFO reactor, cutting lighting, cutting feeding in about half, water changes twice as often.

I bought a bucket of reef crystals, and it all cleared up after 2 weeks. Weirdly enough, I finished the bucket of oceanic after that, and the algae came back.

Perhaps I got a bad bucket or something, but I don't think I'll venture back towards oceanic salt.

Toke23 · 12/30/2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zma21

Oceanic was the first salt I used, and for some reason, I always battled algae while using it.

Well, I tried everything to grapple it, GFO reactor, cutting lighting, cutting feeding in about half, water changes twice as often.

I bought a bucket of reef crystals, and it all cleared up after 2 weeks. Weirdly enough, I finished the bucket of oceanic after that, and the algae came back.

Perhaps I got a bad bucket or something, but I don't think I'll venture back towards oceanic salt.

thats interesting i havent really had too much problem with algae from mine cept for the cyano bullharky that is slowly taking over my tank, but beside the point lol. my LFS recommended the reef crystals n i think im guna move to that after this bucket of oceanic n see what its about

KingwoodMarcia · 12/30/2010, 02:01 PM

I have been using Corallife for 6 years now and have had no problems. Sometimes use Instant Ocean if it is ceaper at the local Petsmart.

Of coruse the main reason to use Coralife is the free t-shirt!!!! I have about 30 of them.

Coralife also puts the salt in 3 bags, so the unused salt doesn't stick together, needing a jack hammer later to use it.

My .02.

KingwoodMarcia · 12/30/2010, 02:02 PM

Also, good web page by 1lucky1.

Thanks for the post.

jhawkor · 12/30/2010, 02:24 PM

Right now I'm using Red Sea Reef Salt but it takes forever to dissolve so I'll probably go back to Reef Crystals.

meekz · 12/30/2010, 03:17 PM

I love red sea coral pro. Hey king I'm also from corpus, but i live in Austin now.

KingwoodMarcia · 12/30/2010, 03:21 PM

Meekz have I see you on Masst? Not to high jack the thread.

syrinx · 12/30/2010, 03:28 PM

Instant ocean generally- sometimes reef crystals. I do have a couple off site tanks that I use tropic marine reef on. For some reason those two tanks do better on it than anything else.

cody6766 · 12/30/2010, 03:47 PM

I've used Oceanic, Reef Crystals and Brightwells salts in my tank. I noticed no difference between the more expensive Brightwells and the el cheapo Reef Crystals salts in my tank. I buy RC as my go to salt, but will buy most anything if they're out.

mgoblue · 12/30/2010, 04:33 PM

Meekz,

Are you using the new formula of Red Sea Coral Pro in the black bucket or the old formula in the white bucket?

My LFS refused to make the switch to the black bucket formula because of the really high alk numbers. I have about a half bucket of the 'white' formula left and I don't know what to switch to when it's gone.

Woodybass · 12/30/2010, 04:37 PM

I also use IO but am very curious about the brightwell salt.

1lucky1 · 12/30/2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KingwoodMarcia

Also, good web page by 1lucky1.

Thanks for the post.

Hey thanks I had to print it out to compare all the results.

I use instant ocean reef crystals and I'm happy with it so far.

spamreefnew · 12/30/2010, 10:56 PM

my last few batches of IO wear bad so i have been trying all different ones. so far I have found redsea,oceanic and coralife to give good numbers for little $. right now i am trying petco brand salt(its low on the big 3) my next salt to try is kent. It is hard to find one that is hi in MAG and does not cost a million dollars

12/29/2010, 07:59 AM	#1
Toke23 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 192	the saltiest of the salts I am currently usin oceanic salt im just curious if anybody has any thoughts if its good bad indifferent. Plus what would be something "better" or recommended?

12/29/2010, 09:44 AM	#2
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	Instant Ocean is the most studied and refined salt mix on the market and I use and recommend it. __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

12/29/2010, 09:58 AM	#4
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	I tried it and did not like it due to the residue it left in my WC vessel. It contains vitamins and some other additives that I don't feel I need. __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

12/29/2010, 10:36 AM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Salt is salt for the most part. I just use whatever is cheapest. Usually thats instant ocean. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/29/2010, 11:57 AM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I have used Oceanic for years. It is a good reef salt, high in calcium, as opposed to a FOWLR salt. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

12/29/2010, 12:15 PM	#7
1lucky1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca Posts: 230	Check this out.. http://www.aquariumwatertesting.com/...lysis_0208.pdf Lots of good info, they test all the important stuff for a healthy reef environment to thrive __________________ Nick Watch out for shorted power heads while making saltwater.....

12/29/2010, 12:31 PM	#8
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Oceanic was the first salt I used, and for some reason, I always battled algae while using it. Well, I tried everything to grapple it, GFO reactor, cutting lighting, cutting feeding in about half, water changes twice as often. I bought a bucket of reef crystals, and it all cleared up after 2 weeks. Weirdly enough, I finished the bucket of oceanic after that, and the algae came back. Perhaps I got a bad bucket or something, but I don't think I'll venture back towards oceanic salt. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

12/30/2010, 02:01 PM	#10
KingwoodMarcia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 214	I have been using Corallife for 6 years now and have had no problems. Sometimes use Instant Ocean if it is ceaper at the local Petsmart. Of coruse the main reason to use Coralife is the free t-shirt!!!! I have about 30 of them. Coralife also puts the salt in 3 bags, so the unused salt doesn't stick together, needing a jack hammer later to use it. My .02.

12/30/2010, 02:02 PM	#11
KingwoodMarcia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 214	Also, good web page by 1lucky1. Thanks for the post.

12/30/2010, 02:24 PM	#12
jhawkor Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 939	Right now I'm using Red Sea Reef Salt but it takes forever to dissolve so I'll probably go back to Reef Crystals. __________________ -Landon-

12/30/2010, 03:17 PM	#13
meekz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 71	I love red sea coral pro. Hey king I'm also from corpus, but i live in Austin now.

12/30/2010, 03:21 PM	#14
KingwoodMarcia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 214	Meekz have I see you on Masst? Not to high jack the thread.

12/30/2010, 03:28 PM	#15
syrinx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: champaign Posts: 3,160	Instant ocean generally- sometimes reef crystals. I do have a couple off site tanks that I use tropic marine reef on. For some reason those two tanks do better on it than anything else.

12/30/2010, 03:47 PM	#16
cody6766 Super Best Friends! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,772	I've used Oceanic, Reef Crystals and Brightwells salts in my tank. I noticed no difference between the more expensive Brightwells and the el cheapo Reef Crystals salts in my tank. I buy RC as my go to salt, but will buy most anything if they're out. __________________ "The moral is the chosen, not the forced; the understood, not the obeyed. The moral is the rational, and reason accepts no commandments." - John Galt Current Tank Info: Cadlights 60G Arisan II mixed reef with 2x MP40s and 24" ATI

12/30/2010, 04:33 PM	#17
mgoblue Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Grand Junction, MI Posts: 149	Meekz, Are you using the new formula of Red Sea Coral Pro in the black bucket or the old formula in the white bucket? My LFS refused to make the switch to the black bucket formula because of the really high alk numbers. I have about a half bucket of the 'white' formula left and I don't know what to switch to when it's gone. __________________ 1 kenya,1 toadstool, 1 branching frogspawn, 1 very small candycane, sinularia, GSP, Xenia, 2 firefish, pair of perculas. Current Tank Info: 75g, 20g sump, 15g fuge, 80# sand, 60# rock, 6x54w Aquaticlife T5HO, Oct 110-DNWB, Mag 9.5, 2xKoralia 1050, JBJ 300W htr, GFO reactor, grnd probe

12/30/2010, 04:37 PM	#18
Woodybass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	I also use IO but am very curious about the brightwell salt.

12/30/2010, 10:56 PM	#20
spamreefnew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: rhodeisland Posts: 1,491	my last few batches of IO wear bad so i have been trying all different ones. so far I have found redsea,oceanic and coralife to give good numbers for little $. right now i am trying petco brand salt(its low on the big 3) my next salt to try is kent. It is hard to find one that is hi in MAG and does not cost a million dollars

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