what brand salt mix without having to add additives?

[gsechen]

I'm making the switch from Catalina to synthetic but I don't want to go through the hassle of adding any kind of additives like Ca or ALK, etc. So I'm wondering what brands you guys use that doesn't require adding other stuff to it.

THANKS

 

[djscribz]

reef crystals is nice.

 

[mpoletti]

Reef crystals is what I use. The CA is a little low, but really close out of the bag.

 

[funman1]

I use RC and add nothing.

 

[FunGuy]

I don't think any salt is perfect and I also don't want to spend more on additives. I use reef crystals.

 

[loup]

Reef crystals here.

 

[Reefugee]

Reef Crystal. Here's a reading of reef crystal without any additives:

CA = 390
Mg = 1130
Alk = 10.6

I usually add DowFlake and MagFlake to bring my Ca up to 420ppm and Mg to 1350ppm. But straight out of the bag, the parametere is pretty good.

Minh

 

[jlfnjlf]

Reef crystals

 

[Reefugee]

BTW - DrFosterSmith still has a sale on RC. A 160gallon bucket is $31.99. Shipping to Davis is $9.99.

You can try any of the following coupons to see if you can get any additional discount:

15% off DODGE (the coupon code is DODGE). This will take $4.80 off.

The $5 off any order coupon that I had does not work anymore.

Minh

 

[gsechen]

wow thanks guys, looks like reef crystals it is!

 

[sltpro-07]

i guess im the loner here but i use coralife and add nothing
never had any problems with it either

 

[ThunderDog]

I just used the coupon code and it worked for my. Thanks a lot Minh

 

[kdblove_99]

and another vote for Reef Crystals!

 

[matttaylor]

Red Sea salt since the tank was set up in August of last year. I use Kalk with my make up water, but nothing else.

 

[fishsoldseprtly]

Red Sea Coral Pro here!

 

[tfp]

i'm getting ready to switch over to reef crystals from instant ocean. bought a few buckets from dr foster smith. this will be my first major salt change in about 3 years...*fingers crossed*.

 

[Reefugee]

Tim,

you better give me a frag of ALL your corals - just incase your tank crashes.

Minh

 

[tfp]

minh, it would be a blessing in disguise . btw, hows that stag doing?

 

[CaptiveReefSystems]

Dude, don't say that.

 

[C4SxM5]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9812459#post9812459 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefugee
BTW - DrFosterSmith still has a sale on RC. A 160gallon bucket is $31.99. Shipping to Davis is $9.99.

You can try any of the following coupons to see if you can get any additional discount:

15% off DODGE (the coupon code is DODGE). This will take $4.80 off.

The $5 off any order coupon that I had does not work anymore.

Minh

Why not just get it from Petco or other local shops for cheaper??? I called Petco and they're 160 gallon bucket is only $34.99

If anyone knows of a better price please let me know