Reef Aquarium Fact #55 Salts are NOT created equal!

[revhtree Verified Admin]

We are going to continue discussing the reef aquarium facts submitted by our members. Do you agree or disagree? What are your thoughts?

Fact #55

Not all synthetic sea salts are created equal. Come to think of it, even batches vary within the same brand!



Truth or False? What else might we need to learn on this subject? Please also share any pictures that may pertain to the subject. ;)

 

[Troylee]

True... Pretty simple to read the labels or test and see the different values..:

 

[cdness]

I have seen the labels have different values for different things. I have also personally observed different, but not extreme, differences between batches. Honestly though I have yet to see a real difference in the growth, coloration, or overall health of my tank between the expensive brands and the normal brands. So final conclusion from me is its much easier to just dose a bit to get the levels where you want them than spend the extra on the expensive salts. Just my $.02.