Salt Mix For Me?

[Bubbaboy]

Hello, i know there are many threads about salt but i was wondering a specific one. I am looking for salt for my reef and soon to be sps. i would like water perams at this or closest too. Ca-460,mag-1300, alk-8-9,salinity1.023-.1024, ph 8.3. How is kent marine reef salt mix-?-http://www.kentmarine.com/products/sea-salt.htm

Thanks Guys for help.

 

[ReeferChick85]

I use Red Sea Coral Pro (the one in the black container) and so far so good! Me and my bf (his tank is SPS only) have been using this salt for a few months now and everything looks great. We were using Tropic Marin Pro before but decided to switch. I had problems with my corals when I was using Tropic Marin Bio-Actif and the last batch of TMP salt I had so I had to make a switch and totally love Red Sea so far

I don't know much nor have had any personal experience with Kent salt.

 

[JOSE CASAS]

No salt will be perfect but I use Instant ocean and mix to 1.025 then just use.

 

[bella aqua]

I have had most stable success
With red sea coral pro
10 services a week and zero problems

 

[El Dude]

Im partial to reef crystals. I used to use tropic marin but dang is it expensive. I used to use kent...not too impressive. No experience with sea coral pro...im gonna have to check it out. Remember that you can always supplement to your hearts desire. Happy reefing.

 

[sanechka2005]

I use red sea coral pro- perfect for me!

 

[sanechka2005]

I use Red Sea Coral Pro as well. Love it!

 

[Rukis]

Tropic Marin pro reef all the way!!!
I think it's the only salt on the market that has all the trace elements in it too, and it's pharmaceutical grade, mixes instantly, etc....

 

[rayray]

TMP for me!

Yep, Tropic Marin Pro...since 2006, its never let me down.

the BMW of salts. Germans know their chemcals... LOL

 

[mikedege]

Red sea coral pro for me too, my corals love it. Only question is... what is the slight brown residue left over when mixing? Anybody know?

thanks, Mike

 

[wickedfish]

Tropic Marin Pro. Doesn't leave your mixing container full of smelly crap like DD. I hated that salt.

I must say I regretted switching from Red SEa Coral pro (the white bucket, tried to get smart) to DD.

But I will tell you I know some reefers that use DD with success. Not for me though.

 

[xxtechxx]

instant ocean ftw! i never had problems with instant ocean. sps grows =]

 

[MikeGilliland]

Red sea coral pro for me too, my corals love it. Only question is... what is the slight brown residue left over when mixing? Anybody know?

thanks, Mike

probably salt poop.

 

[MikeGilliland]

MORTONS FTW when it rains it pours.

 

[5ft24]

Everybody will have their own preferences, and some dose to get to the numbers they like...
I use ESV B-Ionic seawater system. All the chemicals are in seperate containers, so you don't have to worry about the different things settling and causing differences in mix to mix... Takes 15-20 minutes from start to ready to pour into your tank, and has absolutely 0 residue. Numbers are exact with each batch you mix, and the only difference from your numbers is Mag is 1350.

 

[5ft24]

MORTONS FTW when it rains it pours.

Ha! :tit:

 

[wickedfish]

I'm thinking of switching to Red Sea but the only issue I have with TMP is that I have to adjust everything. Which means 3 tests and fresh water adjustments. The alk is ridiculously low.

 

[mikedege]

I'm thinking of switching to Red Sea but the only issue I have with TMP is that I have to adjust everything. Which means 3 tests and fresh water adjustments. The alk is ridiculously low.

Well you will be happy with RSCP, the alk is ridiculously high! lol... I consistently test between 9.5-10.5 @ 1.025. (even tho the bucket says 12.5 I have never tested near that).

good luck, Mike

 

[wickedfish]

Well you will be happy with RSCP, the alk is ridiculously high! lol... I consistently test between 9.5-10.5 @ 1.025. (even tho the bucket says 12.5 I have never tested near that).

good luck, Mike

Ya sounds like less hastle but I have
Noticed my coral do like the TMP.

 

[strenuous biomarker]

if you want to spend an arm and leg tropic marin pro or reefers best are the top dogs. i like both my arms and legs so i use red sea coral pro. i switched from d&d because of same issue the container turns brown. you can even get a bucket of TMP or RSCP and mix half and half with instant ocean coralife or a cheaper salt and save money