Reef crystals salt

[smcquary]

Is instant ocean reef crystals good for keeping a mixed reef?

 

[Saltybubbles288]

Is instant ocean reef crystals good for keeping a mixed reef?

I havnt used it but I've seen it recommended constantly. I will be switching to it when I run out of the salt I have purely on a cost basis and the constant good reviews, it's also often on sale through various vendors.

 

[Butitor]

I have a good result with instant ocean reef crystals in my mix reef.

 

[Waters]

You can use any salt mix successfully in a reef tank. Some might require more dosing to keep the numbers you want but they will all work. Reef Crystals for example, mixes at a high ALK, which won't work for some people but is perfect for others. Depends on the tank.

 

[Jimmyneptune]

Is instant ocean reef crystals good for keeping a mixed reef?

Yes.
Most who use it stick to it. Some change their salt often and they try a lot of brands but then usually come back to Reef Crystal.

 

[Radman73]

What size tank? If it's a large tank and you are going to have to dose anyway, may as well just go with plain IO and dose to where you need. Cheap and, IME, tends to be consistent from bucket to bucket. Well, bag to bag if you order the box lol!

 

[Brian Treadwell]

I use reef crystals in my 90 gallon mixed reef , with no problems do a 15 gallon water change every two weeks , still have to dose ALK. And Ca. But Never Magnesium reef crystals high on the Mag.

 

[mckinney0171]

Is instant ocean reef crystals good for keeping a mixed reef?

It's all I have ever used. I have heard claims that other salts are cleaner etc. but it has worked for me and I wouldn't change. It has been around the longest as well which means something to me.

 

[smcquary]

Thanks!