A General Guide to Salt Mixes

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Thanks for testing the RBS for us, Billybeau. I know there a lot of people interested in this salt. The alk came out higher than I expected; it supposed to be 7.5-8.0 dhk as far as I know but maybe the manufacturer intends that for a lower salinity level.
 
recently used the D&D Ocean salt. i must say its greatly disappointing! not only its as expensive as topic marine alt, but the residue that it left behind made me spent more $ and time. $ to get another salt and time to re-clean and change the water.

i'm actually really furious.

anyone has different experience and opinions?
 
ive heard one or two stories like that, but ive never encountered this, nor have thousands of others using D&D salt in the UK.
IMO its a fantastic salt and the params are virtually spot on for reefkeeping.

I seem to remember a thread over on Ultimate Reef regarding the residue and it was put down to a particular batch if I recall. This probl.em seems to have now gone except for those still using the "problem" batch
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13850530#post13850530 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by muzzy
ive heard one or two stories like that, but ive never encountered this, nor have thousands of others using D&D salt in the UK.
IMO its a fantastic salt and the params are virtually spot on for reefkeeping.

I seem to remember a thread over on Ultimate Reef regarding the residue and it was put down to a particular batch if I recall. This probl.em seems to have now gone except for those still using the "problem" batch
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this is interesting news. its good to know that the "problem" has been rectify. sure D&D, being such a renowed company, would able to resolve this problem. but my question is why there is no recall on such "defect" batch?

anyway, i'm kinda hurt by the LFS whom sell this to me without forewarn me about the possible outcome.

anyway, life goes on. it will take me another few hours to clean and a few days to dissolve the new batch of salt in my newly setup. not going to take any chance now. will stick to topic marine.

any chance to link the thread from ultimate reef for educational purposes to other users?
 
ill see if i can dig it out
Tropic Marin salt is pants compared to D-D IMO.
Everything needs buffering up, but its cheapish, so if you dont mind adding an array of suppliments then stick with it!
 
googled on the brwon residue and below is what D+D replied before.

This brown residue is detailed on the instructions in the tub and is a residue of ferric oxide/hydroxide from the manufacturing process, (like Rowaphos). This product will bind to any phosphates and heavy metals in the water and allow them to precipitate out for removal via the skimmer.

The presence of the ferric deposits depends on the calcium source that we use to boost the calcium level. The best calcium source to use for incorporation and solubility into the final salt solution is the one which contains this ferric residue however as people tend not to like the brown deposits we do not generally use it. We have however had one batch in the UK, of which you must have received a drum, which did have such a residue as there was a supply issue on the normal calcium chemical.

This deposit is not harmful in any way and is actually beneficial to the final mix.

I hope this answers your query

link: http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/node/487
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13851196#post13851196 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by muzzy

Tropic Marin salt is pants compared to D-D IMO.
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Is that a good thing? :confused:Sorry, I speak 'American' English.;)
 
lol, sorry
Tropic Marin salt is very basic and not particularly good for reefkeeping. Its ok for a fish only system, but i wouldnt use it in a reef tank as it is low on most major elements.

Thanks dfStan for the copy/paste, thats exactly what I recall reading,
 
guys...wow. What problems have anyone had with coralife??

which should i choose...

1. IO and oceanic mix
2. Coralife
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13857768#post13857768 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by muzzy
lol, sorry
Tropic Marin salt is very basic and not particularly good for reefkeeping. Its ok for a fish only system, but i wouldnt use it in a reef tank as it is low on most major elements.

Thanks dfStan for the copy/paste, thats exactly what I recall reading,
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hi-muzzy, well i know you from UR and know your a great experienced reefer, i also have a bookmarked link to your salt mix tests, ive looked into D&D and agree it looks great, im still seriously considering it, i use TM Pro reef and find its a great salt, the levels are fine imo for reefs, the plain tm isnt, is this the salt your refering to:)
 
the tests i carried on on TM salts, there was very little difference between the 2, other than the price!

but they were only small batches and you need to test far more than i did to get figures that really mean anything.
There are few "experienced" reefkeepers that use TM salt, its very much a newbie salt as most LFS stock it, whereas only specialist shops tend to stock the D-D, or KZ salts for example.

Still, if you are happy with it then thats great :)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13860325#post13860325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by muzzy
the tests i carried on on TM salts, there was very little difference between the 2, other than the price!

but they were only small batches and you need to test far more than i did to get figures that really mean anything.
There are few "experienced" reefkeepers that use TM salt, its very much a newbie salt as most LFS stock it, whereas only specialist shops tend to stock the D-D, or KZ salts for example.

Still, if you are happy with it then thats great :)
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my tests on ro water with tm pro added to 1.026 and at 26 degrees is calcium 430, dkh 8.5 and magnesium 1350, perhaps i tested wrong then, but i dont think this is a poor reef salt, ive seen your results and always assumed you are right of course, but every time i test my salt the params are always around this figure, i know the salifert alk kit has bad reviews though, im seriously considering testing again now after your comments, thanks for your comments, certainely got me thinking now:)
 
maybe i need to re-consider D+D salt again.

but dun you feel kinda irritating that there's always brown residue? though its harmless but its irritates the hell out of me.

muzzy, are you really sure about the batch issue? if so, is there a sure way to check which batch is unaffected?
 
ive never experienced the brown residue myself.
each bucket has a leaflet inside with the batch number printed on it, see what yours is and maybe email D-D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13860038#post13860038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trpigg
guys...wow. What problems have anyone had with coralife??

which should i choose...

1. IO and oceanic mix
2. Coralife
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Either should work fine. No problem with either as of late. :)
 
If anyone cares I just mixed my first batch of D+D H2ocean. Checked it with Salifert test kits.

Temp. 79 f
S.G. 1.026
Ca 450
dKH 9.5
Mg 1350

I like these numbers but hate the numbers on my credit card. :eek1:


Kc3:eek1:
 
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