Best salt mix??

[JFish180]

Hi,

I have a mixed reef tank and currently use Instant Ocean salt mix, but am thinking of switching to Kent sea salt (I can get it cheaper). What do you guys think about the swich? Also, what is considered the "best" salt mix in terms of high calcium/alkalinity, Mg, etc. and low/no phosphate & nitrate??
As a side note, I currently have a slight hair algae problem that I am trying to combat by performing frequent water changes and aggressive skimming (per Anthony's advise). Therefore, I really do not want to add any unnecessary phosphate to my tank by chosing the wrong salt mix.

Any help is much appreciated!!

Thanks,
Jared

 

[EdKruzel]

I've never used Kent but I've always liked Tropic Marin.
Unfortunately it isn't carried out here and shipping is quite expensive.
I had some problems with IO and found their customer service to be even worse. Because of poor/rude customer service I've added them to my "Banned List" (personal policy) and switched to Oceanic Salt brand and have been very happy with it since.

Ed

 

[fishdoc11]

I've used IO for years with good results. Kent also has a good rep and I personally don't see a problem switching.
Chris