Mixing Salt Brands

[Bbentler]

Does anyone know if it is okay to mix different brands of salt in the same tank?

 

[bgreenlee]

Re: Mixing Salt Brands

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9081167#post9081167 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bbentler
Does anyone know if it is okay to mix different brands of salt in the same tank?

Are you changing to a different salt brand for good, or just wanting to mix salts?

 

[leeweber85]

I think it's OK. I mix IO and reefcrystals about 50/50.

 

[Bbentler]

I'm changing brands at least for a while. I found a good deal on a guy who is getting rid of some salt. Eventually I will probably go back to my original brand.

 

[Atticus]

It depends on the brands. IO and Reef Crystals are made by the same company and are essentially the same salt. You mix across companies there is a possibility for reaction. It all depends on the items used to build the salt mixture.

 

[Covey]

50/50 IO oceanic is a mix quite a few reefkeeper do on purpose.

Mixing salts while changing brands seem better than switching chemistries cold turkey.

 

[Bbentler]

I'm actually looking to mix Reef Crystals and Coralife Marine Salt. Keep in mind that my tank is a fish only with one anemone.

 

[Atticus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9089346#post9089346 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bbentler
I'm actually looking to mix Reef Crystals and Coralife Marine Salt. Keep in mind that my tank is a fish only with one anemone.

I believe these are similar mixes. I switched from Coralife to reef crystals withot issue in the past. They both are high calcium and magnesium salts.

 

[Bbentler]

Ok, I'm going to give it a try. Now I just need to figure out how to get 300 gallons of water prepared by next Saturday. The water takes a looong time to warm up and I only have enough containers for 140 gallons. Ack!