salt mixes results you won't believe some of the waste of money

[55semireef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11526800#post11526800 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Swirlygig
Teog,

I have had the same problem...Time for me to try Oceanic and see if it helps any as well...

I wouldn't bother with it. I always had problems with high calcium with Oceanic. It was so hard to get it down and if you do water changes frequently it can be a hassle.

 

[Canarygirl]

Those numbers aren't accurate for Seachem Reef Salt. It's ALk is 8.0 (not 10) and Mg is 1300. Ca is 425 - 450 or thereabouts.

 

[teog]

It seems that no matter what popular brand salt you have some happy and some not som happy campers

 

[55semireef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11552215#post11552215 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by teog
It seems that no matter what popular brand salt you have some happy and some not som happy campers

Because everyone has a different setup

 

[teog]

yup.

 

[ManotheSea]

Just by reading this thread all the complaints go to Oceanic. I can back that up. It causes great diatom outbreaks. Do a search on it. After I switched tp TM the blooms ended like magic.

 

[markandkristen]

another thing to consider is variance...
i wonder if you test one batch will it be the same
resulst in two months with a different batch from the same company

 

[bbehring]

ReefCrystals and Red Sea Pro have worked well for me. I switch back and forth from time to time. No diatoms, algae or water parameter issues here!

 

[Canarygirl]

what ingredient is responsible for diatom outbreaks? Silica? Phosphorus?

 

[55semireef]

I know phosphorus has something to do with it.