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So I'm new to making saltwater, been using LFS water and they use Fritz salt. Finally ordering an RODI system and going to be making my own saltwater and all. I know it's ideal to use to same salt you've been using with your system, but Fritz salt is like 2-3x's more expensive than some of the...

I have recently setup a nano reef tank after years of interest and being freshwater. Earlier today I made 25 litres of RO water and added a heater and pump ready to use for a water change. I added 1kg of h2ocean salt following the instructions, I came back an hour later to check the level and it...

Hey guys, I’m setting up a 25 gallon cube reef, found one with a sump and stand for a crisp 100. I was wondering what kind of salt should I buy? Along with lighting? I want a mixed reef. Would a AI prime hd be okay? It 19(in) tall. Also Red Sea salt? Or fritz? I want something that will mix...

I am working on a coral spreadsheet of all the different corals and how to care (food, flow, placement, light) for them and estimated retail value if anyone wants to help contribute can message me. I have each sheet in a category for Zoa, Aussie, Chalice, Fazia, etc. This is just a rough draft...

Ok so I’m just wondering if anyone else using instant ocean salt notices a smell when mixing with water. I have my salt in laundry room (but in a box), and I’ve always smelled this almost detergent like smell when I mix the water with the salt. I’ve done water changes already, and my tank hasn’t...

Wanted to know if anyone using Brightwell NeoMarine salt gets white residue in their mixing container, heater and mixing pump? I'm on my 3rd bucket of NeoMarine and every batch I mix leaves a white residue in my 5 gallon bucket or Brute 32 gallon trash can and all over my heater and mixing...

Hi All, I'm getting a bit nervous reading a lot of things about Red Sea Coral Pro Salt being incredibly cloudy for folks starting their tanks. I plan to fill my Nuvo 40 this weekend using Red Sea Coral Pro Salt. I plan to follow directions, mix salt in at 68 degrees in RO/DI water for about 1...

So I screwed up and ran short on Red Sea Coral Pro mix. I need like 7 or 8 cups to finish this batch and get aquarium finished filling. Does anyone have any near Taunton, MA or know where I can get some locally?

Does anyone happen to know the salt to water mixing ratio for the RedSea Coral Pro salt? I quickly looked over the bucket but I don't see the measurements or ratio on there. I bought exactly enough for what I need, 55gal bucket, but I have to make two separate batches due to size of barrel.

Hey guys!!! I'm going to start making my own saltwater since I just got a RODI system and I was wondering what the best way to transfer over to a new salt is? I previously just used natural seawater (what my lfs had), and now want to use Reef Crystals. Any advice??? Thanks sm #reefsquad

Hey #reefsquad!! I'm looking into getting a RODI system and was wondering which is the best one and what everyone uses for their own aquariums? Also, what salt would you guys recommend??? Thanks so much!!!

Hello R2R! I perform 1.25 gallon water changes daily and want to switch from IO to Auaforest Reef Salt. My question is, can I mix the salt in the RODI station and allow it to sit for a week or so by the tank in my reservoir, awaiting water changes? I know that the Aquaforest Probiotic Salt...

Running low on the regular Instant Ocean salt and since I'm planning to switch over to Reef Crystals because I will be converting to reef soon enough. Is it okay for my next water change to mix my left over of IO with the new RC? The way I prep the water is I let the salt mix for at least a...

So this may be a newb question but a large number of threads ive read about sps say that the majority of people keep their dKH between 8-9. it seems that the majority of salt mixes are in the 11-13 range. ive been using red sea coral pro which is 12.2. I plan on expanding to higher end sps...

hi R2R familiy: im starting with a new nano tank (40G), and I can't decide which salt to use... I was thinking about using Coral PRO, but I saw that its alkalinity levels are 12. 2, it's a bit high, is not it? I know alkalinity should be around 7.8-8.3. Which option could I use to start my tank?

I have several more buckets in the house as well. Needless to say I found a way to really put promotions to work and got an incredible deal on salt. In the future I plan on sharing these deals when I find them so subscribe to my build thread below. I chose buckets over boxes because I assumed...

I set my tank up last December and I'm doing a one year re-evaluation to see if there are things I can improve. I use IO reef crystal and my tank pH has been consistently 7.8 - 7.9, regardless of windows open or closed and even after I added a macroalgae refugium. I don't want to chase pH but...

Hey guys! So I went up to my LFS, and while getting some new salt, they gave me a tip on weighing the salt to get a more precise reading. So how many grams of IO Reef Crystal would I need for a single gallon?

I love all the product reviews and testing! Keep it up! I purchased Aquaray's lights a few years ago. They state they are the "Radion's" of Europe. They are not common here in the states. They are a tile style light setup. Much different than what is offered here in the states. I have had no...

Hi Guys, I am currently using RSCP and I am due for another bucket soon, but before that, would like some input or advice from any of your experience with both salt. For RSCP so far, i have no issues, my zoas and lps are doing fine so far (touchwood). But i have heard of reviews whereby some...

So... many of you know that live aquaria is coming out with a new salt mixed that they currently use in their own coral facilitie and it will be available mid to late September. With a DKH of around 9. Magnesium 1350 to 1400 and calcium 440 to 450. I'm interested to see how many people are...

i found this at a night stalkers pet store in indiana and didn't know if these puffers are ok in fresh or salt

Hi Randy, A couple of questions for you: 1. When mixing saltwater, would rapid or violent water movement cause precipitation? Is there an upper bound to the turnover of a mixing container? Typical setups have water being pulled from the bottom of a container, moving through a pump and falling...

So I've posted a couple times on this site so far and have received huge amounts of quality help. In my research on this site, I've found that there are A LOT of things that I can learn on here. I've determined though, that I'm getting a little overwhelmed with so much information; which I'm...