brightwell aquatics neomarine salt

[iiluisii]

has any body here used it. any reviews. I'm thinking about using it for my 150 gallon build.. all i used before is oceanic. should i keep oceanic or should i go with brightwell

 

[Dowtish]

I just ordered some for the first time. Should be here tomorrow. Ill let you know something soon.

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[reefsandrotts]

Thats the only salt I use,
I really like it mixes clear and the numbers are always spot on,Ive heard of people having it mix up and turn brown but ive never had that happen in the 2 years ive been using it.
Keep 1 thing in mind DO NOT breathe in the fumes or dust from mixing this salt the mag fumes stink like crap and it will burn your eyes

 

[Zef004]

I didn't like it. I'm one that turn brown with in 2hrs. After mixing. And leaves a nasty residue in the bucket.

 

[pelagic]

same experiance with Zef, I used couple buckets, then I went back to TM Reef Pro.

 

[Dowtish]

I really decided on this salt because it mixes a lower Alk than most. I keep mkine at 7.5-8. Any other salts out there that mix low like that?

 

[Zef004]

Red sea salt not the pro is 7.5-8 dkh.370-420cal mag 1200 that's only problem I see mag being to low but I just and 2part mag from brs to bring it up. Been useing it for a year now. 300gal for $75 $80 can't bet that.
TM also has low alk to not sure about the tn pro the.

 

[Dowtish]

thanks Zef

 

[mixer911]

I really decided on this salt because it mixes a lower Alk than most. I keep mkine at 7.5-8. Any other salts out there that mix low like that?

Yep +1 with Zef. The Red Sea salt (not Pro) is what I use and the Alk is about 7.5 to 8.2 dkh. Mixes nice and clean. I used h2Ocean salt before that and it turned brown and left nasty crust in my container. Red Sea is nice and clean after mixing.

 

[Dowtish]

I have heard that when mixing certain salts that leave the funky brown residue, that it is because you have to mix it with cold water first, let it mix/dissolve completely, then add your heater to it.

Also, this thread, no one mentions any issue with the residue. all seem to be happy with it.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-chemistry-forum/77995-brightwell-aquatics-neomarine.html

I'll let you guys know how it goes soon. But it sounds like Red Sea will be next.

 

[mixer911]

I always start mixing mine cold and then add the heater. With the h2ocean I tried everything but always ended up with the brown crud.

 

[cee]

Didn't like it here either as it caused some problems when I used it.

 

[iiluisii]

Any body uses kent salt?


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[iiluisii]

well after my on line research i decided to go with red sea coral pro. plus it only cost me 34.99 shipped after using the frag swap gift certificate.

 

[Zef004]

Sweet was going to say not all tanks are the same. Some stuff work for people some don't. That's a sweet deal was that the 50gal bucket. And if like it and need it fast petsmart sale it to. But the 25g small buckets. Use to be 24.99 there It's good salt I used it about 2 yrs ago. But to high in alk and cal for me.

 

[iiluisii]

175 gallon bucket