Salt

[iflipsidei]

Which salt mix is the best to buy for a reef tank?

 

[Steverino]

maybe start with Instant Ocean at first, get your tank going and stable. it is available at most shops, usually competitively priced, good for getting things going.

 

[LarryW]

Most people go with IO since its pretty good, and reasonably priced. There are a few other High end salts that have more trace elements in them such as tropical Marin, Seachem, and Red Sea Coral Pro. Personally I used IO for my old 72g Tank, I might go with a higher end salt, but IO is fine, many people use it, and just dose to get the levels they want...

 

[USC-fan]

i have used io but for my new tank i will try reef crystals.

 

[iflipsidei]

I heard reef crystals were good

 

[iflipsidei]

I heard reef crystals were good

 

[Young Frankenstein]

I agree.

 

[iflipsidei]

i went with marin hehe

 

[drummereef]

I use Instant Ocean.

 

[Entropy]

IO is what I use. IMO just don't mix salts if you can help it. Find one that is good quality, and readily available in your area and stick with it.

 

[iflipsidei]

I just looked at the bucket of Marin salt and the directions say, use as directed by your LFS, any suggestions on salt per gallon?