Red Sea coral pro or reef crystals

[subbyjay]

I know it's a loaded question but I just want to see everyone's opinion on which is better for mostly lps coral.

 

[DRThompson]

I know it's a loaded question but I just want to see everyone's opinion on which is better for mostly lps coral.

hate to answer your question with questions......but

Do you dose 2part or have a ca reactor?
Do you dose supplements?
How often do you do water changes?
How long does the mixed saltwater sit before you use it?

If you have a small nano tank and Maint is mainly frequent water changes, I would go with a high quality salt mix.

If you dose 2part or have a ca reactor and dose supplements I would go with cheaper/cheapest salt.

 

[rovster]

I've had success with both. Keep in mind the RSCP mixes cloudy if not done to the T. That said I did tons of water changes with cloudy water and it never affected anything.

 

[Chrisq0904]

Wouldn't it be better to pick whichever is closest to your tank parameters?

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[rovster]

Wouldn't it be better to pick whichever is closest to your tank parameters?

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That makes sense, but personally I don't think its as critical as most people make it seem, unless there is a HUGE discrepancy and you are doing HUGE water changes. Heck there was a 4dkH alk discrepancy between tank and salt and I used RSCP for the longest. Stopped using it because I got tired of the cloudy mixes and it was expensive to boot.

 

[Chrisq0904]

That makes sense, but personally I don't think its as critical as most people make it seem, unless there is a HUGE discrepancy and you are doing HUGE water changes. Heck there was a 4dkH alk discrepancy between tank and salt and I used RSCP for the longest. Stopped using it because I got tired of the cloudy mixes and it was expensive to boot.

What are you using now? Reefcrystals? I'm personally thinking of trying the new fritz salt when I get the new tank going.

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[Masterofstuff]

i use reef crystals. Im not sure if its just in my head but it seems suddenly it takes more to get to the correct salinity. should be 2.5 cups to 5 gallons but im having to add 3.5+ to get the right salinity. not sure whats going on there.

 

[Pmj]

Red Sea was great when I used it. Only switched b/c of price. I loved that it was mixed in an hour or so, I have to wait much longer for Reef Crystals, which means planning ahead (something I'm not fond of!).

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

Have you looked into aqua forest?