andy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Cool...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I use "Kent" started using it when I started. Works great, reasonable price and I don't suplement. sold at Souta's and Rose City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Not....... GUYS, get the .... back on topic. if you cant do that then get out. I use Lawry's Seasoning Salt, and sometimes Montreal Steak Seasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So what about this stuff? http://www.gettankedaquariums.com/index_file/2.Part.Artificial.Sea.Salt.File/Artificial.Sea.Salt.2.Part.Gallon.Mix.Main.Page.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Whew spendy. I'll stick to my $40 for 175gal and some baking soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty419 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Has anyone tried the other salt i use reef crystals just switched seem's good so far any feed back on the other salt thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefer Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 what effect will changing salt have? i try to keep with one product unless that doesnt work ofcourse. if you change too much too often could it have an ill effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 depends on what salt you go to. Tropic Marin seems to have a lot of trace elements in it already minimizing the amount of supplements you have to dose with. JMO I am sure it will be argued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I definitely don't think switching salts frequently is going to do the tank any good. Stability seems to be the key, and checking the levels. Last year, I had to use a bag of Instant Ocean, because I ran out of Reef Crystals and couldn't afford to order another bucket right then. I sure regretted it, because several of my corals didn't like the change at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 This should be helpful in picking a good salt. http://aquariumwatertesting.com/AWT_Salt_Analysis_0208.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have tested Tropic Marin (not the pro) and I have found it to be low in CA and mg. I will probably switch salts when I set up my cube. Has anyone tested the Kent salt to see where kh, ca and Mg are at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 This should be helpful in picking a good salt. http://aquariumwatertesting.com/AWT_Salt_Analysis_0208.pdf I wish they would have matched the salinity to get a closer comparison. Seems like that would change the levels in some aspects. Good info though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yeah, that was really good info. Thanks for sharing it. (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I buy Coralife buckets from Oasis in Redmond whenever they have it for $29.99. Oh and when I get gift certs. from Petsmart I buy Reef Crystals buckets when they have that for $29.99. Gotta love those free Tee shirts and beach towels (whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So, of all the items to look at Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium seem the most important. How would one go about analyzing this data? Are those nitrite, ammonia, and nitrate levels alarming or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I would assume by mixing a little of each in different containers then testing from there. Sorry if dumb responce, JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 No that did not help Eric. I wonder from people who have read the report closely, like chorse who posted it if the "bad" parameters are alarming at all. I just am not sure if the levels are worth noting or not. All major brands usually claim to be free of these "bad" nutrients. This report tells a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chorse Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 What I have taken from reading the report is that there are trace amounts of bad minerals, nutrients, and even heavy metals like copper in all salt mixes. The tests are for comparison of these different levels. The tests also give you a good idea of which salts have a good calcium, alkalenity, magnesium level etc. Othere things to look at are silica, phosphate, nitite and nitrate levels which can all be detremental for various reasons. You may notice that there are many similaities in results for most of the salt mixes out there. Also the test makes it clear that just because a salt is popular doesn't mean that it is the best one to go with. My concluding thought after a close analysis is that no matter which salt you go with it is important to monitor your levels and adjust accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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