Jesse Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 What salt are you using and why? Is it price? Mixes well? Gives you great results? Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Reef crystals, price and avaliability drive me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachegg Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Muttley000 said: Reef crystals, price and avaliability drive me I'll second that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I am using Fritz. Due to my limited water supply on a cistern, I purchase from my LFS. Fritz is what they use. Prior to that I was using Aquaforest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desagon Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 hours ago, crimsonvice said: I am using Fritz. Due to my limited water supply on a cistern, I purchase from my LFS. Fritz is what they use. Prior to that I was using Aquaforest. I take it that your LFS is Aquarium Artisans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euphylin me Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) at home i use regular instant ocean. the reason why is that i like the consistency. Red sea coral pro can throw alk and ph out of whack. IO is very good at making consistent batches so i just dose accordingly (not that i need to dose in this tank yet). I dont even use reef crystals Edited February 8, 2019 by euphylin me KMHREEFER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, desagon said: I take it that your LFS is Aquarium Artisans? Sure is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desagon Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I didn't know they sold premade saltwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I am currently using IO. Price point, availability, and so far no problems. I previously used Salinity, and I think if I start noting a need for CA and Alk supplementation, I will try Salinity first. I like Salinity for the small batch and testing on each they that they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 I’ve always used reef crystals but am going to try Fritz for the simple fact that they’re supporting the expo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, desagon said: I didn't know they sold premade saltwater. Yeah and RO of needed. I think RO is $.20/gallon and and salt is $.50-60. I could be wrong, but 18 gallons of salt usually costs me about $12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I am using Fritz as it was what the first store I walked into was selling. Reaching the 1 year mark with good results. Joe and crimsonvice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Flounder said: I am using Fritz as it was what the first store I walked into was selling. Reaching the 1 year mark with good results. Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Well, I use a premix. But when the time comes, I’ll be using Fritz without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithw283 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 what would you guys choose between reef crystals and red sea coral pro? Those are the most available for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Never used red sea coral pro, but I have been using reef crystals exclusively for several years now. I'm hoping on the Fritz train too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithw283 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I've never even heard of fritz so I'm stuck with IO or RSCP. I could order it online but I'd like to be able to buy it in person in case I ever need it right then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I agree with your thinking. That’s one of the reasons I’m still with reef crystals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithw283 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I was going to go with red sea until I saw someone above say it could be inconsistent. I've used both before but basically have only had FOWLR tanks so I never really monitored anything other than ammonia and nitrates. I had some very hardy fish too so I could have gotten away with basically anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, Keithw283 said: I've never even heard of fritz so I'm stuck with IO or RSCP. I could order it online but I'd like to be able to buy it in person in case I ever need it right then. This is hopefully in the works to have in more stores in northern Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithw283 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jesse said: This is hopefully in the works to have in more stores in northern Ohio. I'm in the Cleveland area. The only ones I've ever seen in stores are reef crystals, Red Sea Coral Pro and Kent marine. Although I have only seen the kent in a 10 gallon bag. Nothing in larger quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Keithw283 said: I was going to go with red sea until I saw someone above say it could be inconsistent. I've used both before but basically have only had FOWLR tanks so I never really monitored anything other than ammonia and nitrates. I had some very hardy fish too so I could have gotten away with basically anything. I have heard and experienced inconsistencies with RC, and I have never used RSCP before. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it so much in the very beginning. It is not a huge deal to switch salts if you ever decide to in the future. Inconsistencies in salt make up would really only effect you when you have more sensitive coral in your system, like some LPS and all SPS. When you start having a large amount of either, that is when you have to be more concerned about the big three (Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium). If you have a consistent salt mix, it is going to keep everything happy, but the trouble comes in when you do not and you start having swings in alkalinity. ie: tank before water change DKH 7.0, tank after water change DKH 10.0. Drastic example, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Fraggenstien Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 There's an entire FB group of people who supposedly crashed their tank using Fritz. I'm sure you can find similar for any salt online as well. I test every batch for alk and mag before I use, regardless of brand. Flounder and crimsonvice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dr.Fraggenstien said: There's an entire FB group of people who supposedly crashed their tank using Fritz. I'm sure you can find similar for any salt online as well. I test every batch for alk and mag before I use, regardless of brand. Valid points. Shame on me but I’ve never tested mine before using but it makes perfect sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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