Always red sea
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DittoMost of the reasons that I use IO are that is is cheap, it is quality with stable parameters and it is also always available (at least so far). Rare for something to be all three, but it is.
If a Reef Chemist uses IO and he’s tested some of these salt brands…I gotta say that IO is probably a safe and consistent way to go.I picked up on that, first thing I looked for.... What would Randy do ?
That's almost exactly what I have been doing. Been using BRS 2 part instead though and haven't been doing water changes. I explain my method on this video.Instant Ocean (IO). I use in as "base" salt for custom mixing in conjunction with 2 Part and trace elements . I start with IO, then add ESV B-Ionic 2 Part to spike alkalinity and calcium to 9.5 DKH and Ca 450ppm and then add a tiny bit of Red Sea 4 part trace elements to boost my trace elements. This combination is working great for my Soft Coral and LPS reef.
That's almost exactly what I have been doing. Been using BRS 2 part instead though and haven't been doing water changes. I explain my method on this video.
On one hand at least you got use out of it and I bet throwing it out a handful at a time was therapudic but that hurts.I forgot SeaChem's Salinity. Worst salt ever. Smelled like pee when mixed and against my better judgement I attempted to use it. Crashed one of my earlier tanks. I used 3/4 of that bucket as driveway snow melt.
Good to know. I have been doing this for about 3 months and I might consider doing it again. Only dilemma I'm in is that I have changed my parameters pretty far away from IO. Should I just dose 2 part in the salt mix to change my levels?I've gone as long as 5 months without water changes by dosing alone in the past. But I have found my corals love a monthly fresh injection of saltwater juiced with Calcium, Alkalinity and a small few mil of trace elements and respond very well. They just get fatter, larger and more vibrant.