Tell me your favorite salt

[Soluent1]

I am using aquavitro and am not happy with the sediment that occurs. Anyone have a salt they are using that avoids this problem. I do mix for 24 hours before I use in a tank. I mix in 22 gallon plastic garbage cans.

 

[Soluent1]

Xanthurum: does Fritz salt leave sediment?

 

[Mael]

No, it was one of the major benefits besides price point of going from aquavitro to Fritz for me, very clear fast and almost 0 residue even after let a mix sit.

 

[kjonulak]

I get no residue with my IO mix. Plus I use an AWC and no residue in my holding bucket.

 

[azsoccerpop]

I been using Red Sea but must admit my Alk at 11.0 consistently may be from RSCP. I am only dosing kalk in ATO and have not had to raise Alk in months. Conversely my Ph stays around 7.9 never above 8.05 so I think I am breathing in CO2. gag cough....

 

[xanthurum]

Very clean mixing no sediment

 

[kjonulak]

I been using Red Sea but must admit my Alk at 11.0 consistently may be from RSCP. I am only dosing kalk in ATO and have not had to raise Alk in months. Conversely my Ph stays around 7.9 never above 8.05 so I think I am breathing in CO2. gag cough....

I was having a similar issue where my pH was low around 7.7 even with kalk water. I was able to run my tubing for my skimmer outside. Now my pH levels are staying around 8.

 

[hiegerj]

For the Fritz users; are you buying the salt mix local or online?

 

[Mael]

local, by the box at SWJ, then I fill one of my old aquavitro buckets with it to keep it fresh.

 

[AZBigJohn]

local, by the box at SWJ, then I fill one of my old aquavitro buckets with it to keep it fresh.

How much is the Fritz salt at SWJ? I'm considering switching...

 

[DrJamesDaddy]

Reef Crystals for me as well. I'm not a big player but they have treated me well for over a year now.

 

[Mael]

Ill double check tonight, i think its 50 or 55 map pricing but will confirm.

 

[dream54ing]

I believe map is $64, but seen them for $55-60 around town.

Buying it local is actually cheaper than online...

 

[jporter]

I believe map is $64, but seen them for $55-60 around town.

Buying it local is actually cheaper than online...

How big of box are we talking about? How many gallons will it mix? I may try this next time. JP

 

[dream54ing]

How big of box are we talking about? How many gallons will it mix? I may try this next time. JP

I think the box Alex is referring to mixes 205gal for $64 map price. Its can be found cheaper at certain lfs.
I personally like it because of price point without much comprise in quality (well at least I don't notice any difference).

 

[coralreefjunkie]

I am surprised no one is using Tropic Marin. I used to use it in CA, as retailers there carried it. When I moved here, no one was carrying it, and shipping was so expensive, I ended up buying premixed water from local stores. After buying an RODI unit, I went with RSCP, which was plentiful around.

Now that I am back with a smaller tank, I will just order Tropic Marin, which periodically has free shipping. $90 for 200 gallons is not too bad, when I only do 3 gallons each week for water change.

 

[hiegerj]

Happy to report back my first batch of Frtiz RPM was good. Easy to mix and no film in my mixing container. All of my corals are happy as well.

 

[Soluent1]

So did anyone find out how much the Fritz box of salt was at SWJ's?

 

[Mael]

they are at MAP of 64 as well for the box, ends up being a little cheaper than the bucket.

 

[hiegerj]

L.E. Corals is running a special on Fritz this weekend. $45.00 per box.