what salt works for you?
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I read an article when i first started, that basically said for general cost, that instant ocean reef crystals was the best choice when you factor in how much supplements cost and how long they last. The article stated that red sea was marginally better, but the premium cost does not outweigh it at a rate of per gallon it makes.
That being said, i chose IORC, but i am going to get a container of red sea, just to see if there is any difference, as soon as I get down to about the "20 gallons left" line of my IORC bucket.
That being said, i chose IORC, but i am going to get a container of red sea, just to see if there is any difference, as soon as I get down to about the "20 gallons left" line of my IORC bucket.
Personally I don't think salt mixes should be generalized as one better than the other without understanding desired results and knowing what type of tank chemistry you're trying to achieve. Some salts however, I am wary to recommend to someone that doesn't know their parameters. Typically salts like RSCP and D&D have high alk ranges which tend to work better for high nutrient systems whereas salts like tropic Marin, IO and RC have milder dkh Alk levels that better suit low nutrient systems. Also, someone coming from IO or a lower alk salt that decides to give RSCP a try and does a massive water change may see some very poor results even if they are running a high nutrient system due to the alk spike. Long answer short, know your current parameters and pick a salt that will give you the desired parameters you are looking to achieve. But the most important thing is do it carefully and keep your parameters stable.
