The best saltmix you are using

[Billybeau1]

shen, salt brands are like buying a car. Some like Fords, some like Chevy's and still some like Mopars.

Most commercial salt mixes are ok for someones tank. There are only a few that I've came across that had problems.

Depending on your husbandry practices and stocking levels, some salts may work better than others for you. All of these folks recommending particular brands are happy because it works for them and their situation.

You must find your own situation that fits your needs. This will give you an idea of what to start with and adjust from there.

A general guide to salt mixes
www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1287118

Good luck.

 

[Canarygirl]

HW Marine Mix and HW Reef are also very good.

Neal, what's the difference between these two salts? And where have you found the HW Reef salt? I've only found the other one (at Drs F&S).

 

[MileHighFish]

there is a salt made by "via aqua" ( i cant remember the name) it claims to have elevated levals of mag etc.. has anyone tried this? thanks

 

[MileHighFish]

o yea its "ocean pure"

 

[connorsbala]

Have been using Red Sea Coral Pro since day one and have had great results, on both my tanks

 

[GSMguy]

via aqua, is probably chinese salt.

 

[MileHighFish]

chinese salt?? hmm o.k.. in the link above i found the info i need..

"oceanpure" 580 cal 10 alk 1320 mag

 

[Canarygirl]

chinese salt?? hmm o.k.. in the link above i found the info i need..

"oceanpure" 580 cal 10 alk 1320 mag

Are you sure those levels are for Oceanpure and not Oceanic?

 

[MileHighFish]

o sorry.. cal was off.. 510 cal

 

[shenyong]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13647736#post13647736 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Billybeau1
shen, salt brands are like buying a car. Some like Fords, some like Chevy's and still some like Mopars.

Most commercial salt mixes are ok for someones tank. There are only a few that I've came across that had problems.

Depending on your husbandry practices and stocking levels, some salts may work better than others for you. All of these folks recommending particular brands are happy because it works for them and their situation.

You must find your own situation that fits your needs. This will give you an idea of what to start with and adjust from there.

A general guide to salt mixes
www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1287118

Good luck.

Thanks for the General Guide Bill!
This thing will definitely works for me.

 

[spleify]

I've always had good success with Reef Crystals.

JMO

Spleify

 

[Rendos]

I love Morton's. It is commonly available at any local supermarket.

 

[Billybeau1]

There is one in every crowd.

 

[Don-Coraleone]

i say tropic marin.

 

[wickedfish]

Don C great avatar!!!! I liked the red sea coral pro. Switched to DD. Had issues when I first switched, then its been cool. Except the salt has never been 100% consistent. I use a food grade scale for baking and mix the same amount of water every week for the past 7 months and have had varied salinity at times. I do use a powerhead and a heater and I mix the salt 24-40 hours before it goes in the display.