what salt do you use in your water

[containerman1]

I just hooked up new ro/difilter and want to start mixing my own saltwater.
What's the difference in mfg.s salt?
Thanks

 

[cbj25]

http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/planasystem/ig/Guide-Charts--Tables--Diagrams/Comparison-Table-of-Primary-El.htm">http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/planasystem/ig/Guide-Charts--Tables--Diagrams/Comparison-Table-of-Primary-El.htm</a>

thats a good start for your research. I use reef crystals

 

[kirru]

I use Seacheam's Salinity.
I used RC for a while before Salinity was released. I like Salinity for the main reason that I dont have to dose as much suppliments in between water changes.

 

[eagle9252]

<p style="text-align:left"><p style="text-align:left"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: Verdana">I use at the moment Seacheam's Salinity but have used RC and I will be using IO soon. I was told RC was the best that&#8217;s why I started using it. They were out so I got IO. Then I got a super deal on the SC. then I started testing the trace stuff it holds good with no additives for me but I just added a couple of things so that could change. So soon I will be switching over to IO as I got another good deal and see what happens.</span></span>

 

[ripped tide]

Red sea coral pro

 

[sts04c]

Seachem Salinity for me.

 

[cbj25]

bpatterson617;758040 wrote: Is there anyone who only uses their salt mix to maintain their levels? I have been using Reef Crystals and have been happy with the results but I am almost out of my bag so I am planning to buy a bucket to save money....just want to make sure I make the right choice for my next 9 to 12 months worth of salt....

here is a poll i started to see how people dose:
http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=66028&highlight=dosing">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=66028&highlight=dosing</a>

looks like there are a handful of people that go this route. imo, it can work as long as you keep up with weekly water changes and do not stock your tank heavily with sps/lps

 

[cbj25]

bpatterson617;758046 wrote: Thanks! I need to start doing some regular testing of Ca, Alk, and Mg. Since I have such a small system (maybe 25 gallon total system) it seems like everything is ok with just %20 changes every two weeks, but thats just going by the fact that everything is growing well and opening fully. Maybe it could be better...:thumbs:

have you thought about doing 10% weekly? less fluctuations should occur

 

[superclown]

started out with reef crystals went to instant ocean for a lil while then switched to salinity . Don't think I will be changing brands anytime soon have had good results

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[thesilence87]

Seachem Salinity here, I don't dose anything.

 

[thanh386]

I use IO

 

[ripped tide]

I use io in my 210, but use the good stuff for the 93. I used to use RC in the 93, but saw better color and growth after I switched.

 

[containerman1]

I think I'm going to mix up 55 gallons of Seachem Salinity tommorrow and give it a try.
Thanks