Which salt to get

[fahadahmed]

Are you guys / gals particular about which salt you get or whatever is on sale?

If you are particular, which salt do you use? What is the best brand of salt to get? Where to get it?

 

[Turbovinny]

i use reef crystals

 

[Am4nn]

I have good luck with instant ocean

 

[Felix1021]

I'ver heard nothing but good things
about Reef Crystal Pro salt i think it is and
Oceanic !

I'm currently using Oceanic right now it is TOP NOTCH
NO COMPLAINTS

hope this helps with your decision.

Felix-

 

[drillsar]

I use instant ocean, whatever you use you should stick with it

 

[Felix1021]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11623951#post11623951 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drillsar
I use instant ocean, whatever you use you should stick with it

YUP! I Second that...I've heard that once you make a choice you should stick with it ...not recommended to switch up on it from time to time.

 

[theclearblue]

fahadahmed,

It's a very personal question, and one you're going to get many answers to. I'd suggest you look at tanks that are successful and base your decisions on that, rather than blindly polling the members of RC. If nothing else, you'll know that the salt you're using is capable of producing results you desire.

Take particular note of whether or not someone is using supplements to alter certain characteristics of a salt (e.g. calcium, alk, mg, etc.).

Good luck.

 

[theclearblue]

And while I'm thinking of it - if you still can't decide, get what's readily available in your area and within your budget.

 

[greghigham]

After a fair amount of research like you're doing, I decided on Reef Crystals. All results are fantastic to date.
G

 

[Reef of Eden]

I use:

"Marine environment salt Marine Environment® dual phase formulaâ"žÂ¢ is a two part, limited production, high purity superior marine salt. It compensates for impurities being rendered useless. Part #1 Marine Environment® consistently contains major elements with moderately elevated amounts of calcium. Minor elements with consistently enhanced amounts of strontium, lithium, molybdenum and manganese.

Marine Environment® also contains the 62 trace elements found in other salts, at concentrations similar to NSW. However, this product does not rely on these impurities to stay in solution long enough to be of benefit to captive marine pets.

Part #2 Marine Environment® with the "little bottle, that makes the big difference"â"žÂ¢ makes important differences in the working ability of this product vs. all others.

marine environment little bottle The "little bottle"â"žÂ¢ contains bromide as a carrier for essential trace elements. These trace elements are scientifically bound to stay in solution until they are metabolized by the captive organisms on display. These bound trace elements cannot be removed by simple aeration, filtration or skimming.

The "little bottle"â"žÂ¢ also contains various water conditioners and stress and shock reducers. The "little bottle"â"žÂ¢ with these Marine Environment® Supplementsâ"žÂ¢ contains additives or supplements that are usually purchased separately."

here is one place I found that sells it online:
http://www.northcoastmarines.com/salt_mixes.htm