Aquarium Salt

[Pittsford_Pets]

What kind of salt should I use for my 75g tank? Im getting a list of supplies I'll need. I also don't want to buy a ton of dosers, and won't be getting hard to keep coral, due to maintenance. Thanks!

 

[PSLReefer]

The salt that fits your budget the best

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

The salt that fits your budget the best

This is for my budget, so no limit. Any ideas? I'd prefer something that'll keep my alk, calcium, etc.

 

[PSLReefer]

Pretty much any salt will do that's why I said whatever fits your budget. Any of the mainstream salts will be fine.

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

Pretty much any salt will do that's why I said whatever fits your budget. Any of the mainstream salts will be fine.

Thanks! How's Red Sea?

 

[OREGONIC]

I really like Aquaforest, the Fritz RPM seems to do really well for people. I would just steer clear of anything the has really elevated levels of alk. I started with the red sea pro but the alk was really high and made it a lot harder to avaoid big alk swings so thats when i switched to Aquaforest and have been very happy. Very easy to keep my alk between 8.0 - 8.3, cal 415-430 and mag 1420-1450.

 

[PSLReefer]

I'd suggest instant ocean or reef crystals

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

I really like Aquaforest, the Fritz RPM seems to do really well for people. I would just steer clear of anything the has really elevated levels of alk. I started with the red sea pro but the alk was really high and made it a lot harder to avaoid big alk swings so thats when i switched to Aquaforest and have been very happy. Very easy to keep my alk between 8.0 - 8.3, cal 415-430 and mag 1420-1450.

Awesome! Thanks

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

I'd suggest instant ocean or reef crystals

I use that for my 20g, thanks again!

 

[Oceanwave45]

Salt is salt I've been told but I have also been told the salt from Red Sea is better because it help with CA and PH - I wish someone could confirm this tho because there is a huge price difference #reefsquad

 

[JDNels]

Switched from IO to Fritz RPM, Like it mo betta

 

[PSLReefer]

Salt is salt I've been told but I have also been told the salt from Red Sea is better because it help with CA and PH - I wish someone could confirm this tho because there is a huge price difference #reefsquad

There are many more factors that play into CA and PH other than salt. Salt is the least of that.

 

[OREGONIC]

With the Aquaforest my ph averages 8.24. I do a 5 gallon water change every 10 days or so, total water volume is about 50 gallons.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

The salt that fits your budget the best

This.

I use IO and Keep alk at about 8 dosing TM.

 

[Oceanwave45]

There are many more factors that play into CA and PH other than salt. Salt is the least of that.

Well what's the difference in Red Sea vs instant ocean? Is the same?? Or not?

 

[PSLReefer]

Well what's the difference in Red Sea vs instant ocean? Is the same?? Or not?

There are professional analysis floating around do some research and you will find your answer.

 

[DSC reef]

I've been using red sea pro from the very beginning. Never have issues but with a lot of coral it works for me. The alk stays at 9ish with dosing and 15% water changes weekly on 75 gallons. I've tried other salts including aqua forest but for some reason colors weren't great. The others aren't bad salts by any means, they just didn't work for me. Once your tank is dialed in I believe you'll be able to see what brand fits your tanks needs best. Good luck with the 75.

 

[Pittsford_Pets]

Thanks everybody!

 

[Jizu Puentes]

I use red sea normal not pro. My system stays pretty low in nutrients so the elevated alk of the pro salt lead to burnt sps. Some salts have been known to have inconsistent values when mixed but I've never had any issue with normal red sea salt. You will have to dose eventually no matter what salt you use if you plan to keep sps corals, the salt you use will eventually just be based on what levels you want to keep your tank at.

 

[40B Knasty]

Here ya go bud. Picked this up when I started for info.
For experience, Red Sea Coral Pro is very good. 2hrs of mix time.
Currently using Reef Crystals. No complaints. I do not dose my tank, but I do weekly water changes to put back in whatever the corals needs. It is way cheaper! Plus it has claims to have no phosphates and no nitrates.