Has anyone used Seachem's Salinity salt?

[Collinslice]

Like the title says. Looking for some first hand experiences [emoji1]

 

[143MPCo]

I use it, no complaints, pricing a bit high IF you care about that...
Mixes well, ready to use in 8-12hrs and stores well without needing to use a powerheads to keep it mixing.
ALK mixed to 8.2 - 8.6 the few times I have tested it.

 

[LostInTheDark]

I use it. Very consistent levels equal to NSW. Makes dosing easier.

 

[steve&mari]

I also setup with n use it I've been very happy with it. As stated it is a little more pricey then some others but a great salt from my experience.

 

[DeniseAndy]

I used it for a year. During that time I had some major outbreaks of algae and briopsis, but not sure we can solely blame the salt for that. Tank was about 3 years old when it happened, sooooo who knows what started it. I changed salts and did about 12 other things when it finally cleared up. I just figured for the price, if my system did not care why should I pay. :)

Oh, when mixed it sizzles which is kind of scary the first time. Also like any salts, burns you if you get hand in it.

 

[ermartin]

I used it for a few years. Never had any issue with it. I quit using it when I setup my auto dose. I was mostly using it for the higher ALK levels but since I dose now i went back to reef crystals

 

[Collinslice]

Thanks for the input guys. While instant ocean og was good for my large system, I think I want to try something out that will make me less dependent on dosing and more on water changes

Just looking for a nice consistent salt that isn't red sea

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thanks for the input guys. While instant ocean og was good for my large system, I think I want to try something out that will make me less dependent on dosing and more on water changes

Just looking for a nice consistent salt that isn't red sea

FWIW, it won't be any better in that regard than IO. Alkalinity is lower in Aquavitro Salinity and calcium is about the same.

 

[shoelaceike]

I use it and love it.....I haven't yet needed to dose with it but will probably soon as I add more SPS.

I wait until Foster has 20% and order a bunch of boxes.

 

[authentic]

i found the alkalinity to be low,so i had to dose my mixing station anyway

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

i found the alkalinity to be low,so i had to dose my mixing station anyway

Lower than what?

They claim a guaranteed analysis of about 9-11 dKH at 35 ppt. :)

 

[Collinslice]

Lower than what?

They claim a guaranteed analysis of about 9-11 dKH at 35 ppt. :)

Yes please elaborate. This is my main reason to switch over. Not dosing my mixing water.

Sorry wrong quote haha

 

[Collinslice]

i found the alkalinity to be low,so i had to dose my mixing station anyway

What did you find alk mixed to? Also what size bucket did you get?

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

I use it and love it!! I can get the big bucket for around 70 bucks. The parameters for my fresh water is perfect!

 

[143MPCo]

around 70 bucks.

WOW, that's a great price!!!!

 

[Collinslice]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going to grab a bucket and give it a whirl. I can get it for $67 at my lfs

 

[Piranhapat]

I used it for a few years. If you can get it cheap like $67 for 225 gals well worth it. I stop using it because LFS was the only place to get it and after a year the price went to $90. Switch to Seachem Reef Salt. instead. No difference except the price.

 

[scodiddy]

67$ is definitely worth it.I pay 90$ as well.

 

[ss95003]

Lfs here has it for under $70 as well and depending who you get register I can sometimes get my local fish club discount too. 10%.