Best salt?

[j_gilbert]

I am using oceanic salt for about 1.5 years now and was wondering what the best salt is bar none these days.

 

[toothman]

I think most will say it is tropic marin, and of course the pro version. I used tropic marin for one year and switched back to Instant ocean I think it makes less algae. Just my opinion.

 

[thereefmaster]

I like reef crystals. I do think Tropic Marin is the best though.

-Nate

 

[whiteshark]

I think this is a matter of opinion. Tropic Marin pro is what I use. Its about as close to natural seawater as you can get.

 

[Paintbug]

there is not a best salt. use a good brand that you can find locally. i use Kent Marine and love it. others including many large public aquariums use Instant Ocean. others use Tropic Marin. they all end up with the same results.

 

[Maldivan]

I agree w/ the above posters . The endless best salt question... If Oceanic works for you why change?

BTW : I use Kent

 

[chemisfun11]

I've used Oceanic and Instant Ocean. I couldn't tell the difference quite honestly.

 

[OnTheReef]

I've switched a few times to "better salt" only to have various and sundry weird problems. I have switched back to Instant Ocean 3 times now and plan to stay there. The mix is more consistent than anything else I have used.

 

[Lizard333]

I have had good luck with Marine Pro, it is consistent and has a lot of the elements needed for a reef setup. But, like others have said, it is really only a matter of opinion. Use what you feel comfortable with.

 

[StinkinTuna]

I use Kent; haven't switched yet and so far don't have a reason to.

 

[Serioussnaps]

Instant ocean, reef crystals, tropic marin and TM Pro all good. Look for Omega brand too. New salt from makers of IO. Could be good stuff from what i heard but cant find it.