Changing salt types

[brdracing]

Once you get the tank going is it OK to Change the salt type, Such as Instant Ocean to Reef Crystals or any other type?

Thanks

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

sure you can, but if you have corals and such I would switch it slowley.

 

[matthewscars]

The only difference is the cal, mag, etc levels. But in the real ocean these can change with a change in currents.

I switch up my salt after every bucket is finished. It doesnt hurt or help anything.

 

[singold]

I have heard that Seacham Reef Salt is good for maintaining trace element levels to avoid fluctuation on. A little pricier, but maybe worth it. I was wondering on this question also "brdracing". I currently use Instant Ocean & was thinking of switching, also. From what Sam said, looks like doing it slowly is best.

 

[linz13]

i use instant ocean.. is that a good type of salt or should i switch?

 

[crvz]

instant ocean is fine... there's very little benefit from one salt over another. You still have to test the water, and you still have to maintain the calc/alk relationship (if you keep a lot of stony corals). I use reefcrystals, but only because it's rather cheap.

 

[sps1-2-b]

Yeah, I think most of the salt mixes are good, just a personal preference on which one to use. I use Seachem Reef.