Changing salt brands?

[tomreefer]

Is it safe to go to a different brand right away or slowly mix both together and gradually phase the other out?

 

[djryan2000]

Mix slowly - different brands have different levels of alkalinity and other trace elements


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[mcgyvr]

If the 2 mixes are similar in their parameters or you just have a fish only tank you can switch quickly..
And even if they arent the similar smaller water changes wont change parameters that quickly anyways...
Unless you are doing 50%+ water changes and the parameters are quite different you shouldnt have any real issues switching right away

 

[Sk8r]

Do some basic tests and jot down the results now. Then keep doing it, and see if there is a marked change.

 

[Bpb]

No reason to over think it. A 10% water change with a new salt isn't going to hurt anything.


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[hkgar]

The only real concern is that you maintain the same SG. Try to find a salt mix that closely matches the parameters you want for CA, MAG and Alk.

What are you changing brands?

Here is a guide to some different salt mixes.

 

[tomreefer]

I changed because of instant ocean not mixing well leaving residue behind. I tried Red Sea and so far love it.

 

[hkgar]

I use Red Sea also. Blue bucket

 

[MondoBongo]

No reason to over think it. A 10% water change with a new salt isn't going to hurt anything.


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this has always been my tactic. heck i'll even go higher like 20%.

just make sure you're matching salinity as normal, and step up your testing frequency a bit to make sure you're monitoring any changes that may require adjustments to dosing.

 

[coachellaReefer]

So if you buy a coral and they have different salt brand you won't be able to put in your coral until you mix everything [emoji23][emoji23][emoji2359][emoji2371]


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[Bpb]

this has always been my tactic. heck i'll even go higher like 20%.



just make sure you're matching salinity as normal, and step up your testing frequency a bit to make sure you're monitoring any changes that may require adjustments to dosing.

Agree even up to 20 or more%. Every water change is a chemistry adjustment. Whether it's with the same salt or different salt. Never ever agreed with the tactic of slow manipulation of salt brands


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