What salt mix should I use ?

[SoFLreef]

Using IO now and looking to see what others have used and what works best. I have a 20 gallon nano mixed reef with zoas, lps, and sps. I've heard that Aqua Forrest is pretty good stuff. Any recommendations ?

 

[Lacy]

IO for me

 

[serkel]

I use the Red Sea and it's amazing. I notice the difference.

 

[Lacy]

I use the Red Sea and it's amazing. I notice the difference.

Do you get these parameters as they state?
Main parameters at a salinity of 33.0 ppt are: KH - 11.8-12.2 °dKH, Ca - 430 - 450 mg/l, Mg 1280 - 1340 mg/l.

The different salt mixes that I have tried never seem to have the parameters like they claim.

 

[milsaltnewbie07]

Been on AF probiotic for 6 months, and havent looked back. Love it

 

[Miamiangler]

I went from NSW to IO noticed that the tanks are not doing well , Had three buckets of IO got them for 29 bucks , battling LHG algae probably due to the impurities in the salt ,going to try RSS next if that does not work will go back to NSW

 

[SoFLreef]

Same here that's why I want to switch

 

[Treasure Coast]

Red Sea Coral Pro. Can get it for around $68 for 175 gallons worth at bulk Reef supply during the 10% Preferred Reefer Group Buy every month, taking into account the 10% reward points. Today they are offering 10% off making it $65 and 5% rewards so net $62. Also $10 off $100 code today TEN4YOU.

 

[rovster]

Honestly I think they are all good. That's the least of your worries.

 

[dadummy]

IO here

I went from NSW to IO noticed that the tanks are not doing well , Had three buckets of IO got them for 29 bucks , battling LHG algae probably due to the impurities in the salt ,going to try RSS next if that does not work will go back to NSW

I bet it has more to do with the rodi water than impurities in the salt

 

[SoFLreef]

Io

Io

IO for me

Normal IO not reef crystals right ?

 

[Lacy]

Normal IO not reef crystals right ?

Yes

 

[firemedix911]

IO and RC here. Your algae issues aren't related to the salt mix. Like Rovs stated. RO or something else is doing it. I went from NSW to mixing my own and my corals have been way happier since the change.

 

[SoFLreef]

Io

Io

IO and RC here. Your algae issues aren't related to the salt mix. Like Rovs stated. RO or something else is doing it. I went from NSW to mixing my own and my corals have been way happier since the change.

I have been using IO mix and RODI water from Beverley's pet center.

 

[SALTYwaterDOG]

RC here

 

[Miamiangler]

IO here



I bet it has more to do with the rodi water than impurities in the salt

Nope , 150 gph , sediment filter , 5micron carbon ,2 x10 micron carbon , 2 di resin filters . TDS 0 . membrane replaced this Jan.

 

[Lacy]

Are you missing any fish?

 

[SoFLreef]

Are you missing any fish?

None

 

[LefkoNJ]

Red Sea Coral Pro, works fine for me. I actually buy the 200gallon bag and place it in a 5 gallon bucket with a screw top lid. Costs the same and the bucket is re-useable so I get more for my money.

 

[Diesel3443]

IO always. Tried and true. My guess is anyone having algae issues are not due to the salt

The only think I do is reduce the alkalinity to 8 with HCl


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