Salt opinion

[Kungpaoshizi]

I recently acquired an rodi system fir super cheap. I lucked out and want to begin mixing my own saltwater. I know reef crystals, instant ocean, aquaforest, red sea are amongst the best i believe but i have heard about horror stories of super high alkalinity and low nutrients. I need the experienced aquarist to chime in. What's the recommendation for a newbie?#reefsquad#

Blue bucket Red Sea.

 

[Velcro]

Fwiw, I've never had a problem maintaining alk steady at 8.0 with reef crystals. My mixes have usually tested at 10-11dkh. I do a 10% wc weekly and actually like the little alk boost I get with RC. I think I would have to crank up my 2 part without it. The only time I run into problems is when I need to do a large wc for whatever reason. Then I run high for a few days. Not a huge deal. I just stop dosing for a few days until it's normal again. I think when choosing a salt mix, you really have to consider your own husbandry schedule.

It definitely depends on your routine. If you are running ULNS you really have to watch out if you do a significant water change with the IO and RC. I had burnt tips from a 20% water change with the stuff.

 

[that Reef Guy]

I pay 99.99 for the 225 bucket... wheres your lfs I'll make a drive with a big box truck and stock up lol

Michigan

 

[jpontier212]

Had anyone tried the fluval sea salt yet? I'm waiting to hear about this one.

 

[Nibejeebies]

Had anyone tried the fluval sea salt yet? I'm waiting to hear about this one.

I haven't even heard/seen that one yet

 

[ReefingwithO]

I started with Red Sea Coral Pro, then moved to HW-Marine, then I needed to reduce cost and went to IO and now I'm using Reef Crystal.

I really don't notice a difference to be honest. Except with the Red Sea had higher mag. It's not a big difference just pick one and go with it. I had my best growth with RC because my tank was steady and I kept my parameters stable.