Amphiprion
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I too have tried a bit of everything and always find that Instant Ocean is just fine (and cheaper in the majority of cases, as well).
SPS keeper, so what SALT is in ur tank???
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mntl
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RichConley-I keep my mag high and I do not need to suppliment mag with this mix. My tank is small and I change 5 gallons a week, the expense is insignificant. Current stats are cal 430/mag 1480/alk 8 and all I do is add the cal portion of b-ionic to my fresh rodi top-off water in my auto-top-off to keep it consistant. No doseing, no reacters, no headache. I just fill my auto-topoff once a week and do a waterchange to maintain levels.
RichConley
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Right, I do the same, and run about the same parameters...
except I use TM regular, and add a couple teaspoons of magflake while I'm mixing, and a teaspoon of calcium hydroxide. Same results, $30 less a bucket.
jpatrician
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Reef Crystals
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TM Pro Reef
mntl
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no doubting but where (non whole-sale) do you buy TM for $30 a bucket? TmPro is only $60 a bucket or so, where is normal TM only $30? Also one bucket lasts me almost a year, it is costing me a little more than $2 a month to not have to suppliment anything ($1 at the prices I see regular TM for, $40-45)? One hours worth of work would pay for this expense for a very long time. How much time would it take me (physically) to purchase dow-flake and cal, and pick it up, and keep both on hand (store) and dose. I know it seems trivial but this is basic cost-benefit, with a larger tank I 100% agre with you, and I recommend exactly what you said to most people with larger systems.
E-A-G-L-E-S
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i agree, reg TM is $46-$55 and TM Pro Reef is $59
E-A-G-L-E-S
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LFS here too
...and on a side note....i've never once, heard of someone stop using TM Pro Reef for any reason other than cost, ever
...and on a side note....i've never once, heard of someone stop using TM Pro Reef for any reason other than cost, ever
RichConley
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around here TM is like $55 a bucket, TM Pro is over $80, so yeah, $30 less a bucket.
The only difference in TM and TM Pro is Ca, Mag, and Alk, all of which can be added back in for les then $5 a bucket.
To me, the pro just isnt worth it.
That being said, I dont think I've really seen any difference between that and IO at this point, other than that it irritates my skin less.
The only difference in TM and TM Pro is Ca, Mag, and Alk, all of which can be added back in for les then $5 a bucket.
To me, the pro just isnt worth it.
That being said, I dont think I've really seen any difference between that and IO at this point, other than that it irritates my skin less.
E-A-G-L-E-S
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Rich...you are very opinionated
I live in PA...where do you go that its over $80?
I live in PA...where do you go that its over $80?
RichConley
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Boston. $79.99 is what it was the last place I looked.
At a $10 difference I would probably buy pro, but I just cant justify paying 50% more for something that can be added back in for pennies on the gallon.
At a $10 difference I would probably buy pro, but I just cant justify paying 50% more for something that can be added back in for pennies on the gallon.
Around here that would get you a bucket of TMPro and a large container of TM BioCalcium. If you ever end up in the Cleveland area we'll get you the hook up on salt
E-A-G-L-E-S
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Rich....for the last year, i thought you lived in central PA, lol
RichConley
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Naw, Boston, which makes me an obnoxious patriots fan.
(atleast you're not a steelers fan, I'd have to throw rocks)
I assume the Lehigh valley is where Lehigh College is (wrestling camp!)
(atleast you're not a steelers fan, I'd have to throw rocks)
I assume the Lehigh valley is where Lehigh College is (wrestling camp!)
radiolunatic
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Seachem Reefsalt
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Hawk Mountain....where the Birds have their 6 week preseason camp too!!! 
.....if i wasn't hooked to TM Pro, i'd like to give Seachem's Reef Salt a try
.....if i wasn't hooked to TM Pro, i'd like to give Seachem's Reef Salt a try
RichConley
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Yeah, I'm in a little bit of the same situation. I'd like to try some things, but I'm kind of leary of changing salt mixes.
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