Favorite salt mix?

[Eissie]

I bought instant ocean last time. So im just curious about favorites with everyone.

Also, does salt go bad? I had a hard time keeping it dry when i bought it in a bag this last time. It collected moisture and im a little worried about using it.

Thanks guys.

 

[cvcdrk]

Kent's is pretty good. They all have benefits and drawbacks, really. Kent's is what I know and have used but reef crystals is good and so is Seachem and Tropic Marin from what I've read.

 

[Waddi]

I go for Instant Ocean Reef Crystals

 

[beeguiles]

Instant ocean reef crystals here also!

 

[Bifferwine]

I rotated between Oceanic, Reef Crystals and Kent Marine salts. Whatever was on sale at the time I needed it. And it's fine to use if it collects some moisture -- I think that's inevitable! That's why I always had a hammer and chisel next to my salt buckets. :)

 

[yote]

Oceanic and SeaChem Reef were my go to salts.

If the salt just has a few clumps, then its probably alright to use. But I've noticed that when you use a bag that's more like a concrete block, then it tends to not dissolve very good.

 

[d2mini]

I've been using Salinity.
Seems pricey at first until you realize you need less salt to get to 1.025.
And the bucket is the best bucket ever with the rotating/sealing zip lock top! :)

 

[chuck78]

I use Instant Ocean.

 

[FishyReef]

I use SeaChem reef mix

 

[Washburn82]

Instant Ocean reef crystals!!! goes good on french fries too...

 

[fastrd400]

Aquavitro Salinity, or Seachem Reef Salt are the only 2 I use.

 

[Kelz88]

I use IO reef crystals. The Only salt i have in Sydney is the regular IO salt, and only sometimes. I have to order in the reef crystals.

 

[RockStacker]

I have been using Instant Ocean Sea Salt for many years, but mostly because that is the only brand carried by local stores and I did not want to pay for heavy shipping.

After I relocated and restarted my tank, I am now trying out Red Sea Coral Pro Salt.

 

[justanotherfishhead]

I have been using Instant Ocean Sea Salt for many years, but mostly because that is the only brand carried by local stores and I did not want to pay for heavy shipping.

After I relocated and restarted my tank, I am now trying out Red Sea Coral Pro Salt.

If you buy at least $49 of salt at once (for example the 200 lb box of Reef Crystals), then Drs.Foster&Smith does not charge for shipping. Good price on it too.

 

[Bifferwine]

If you buy at least $49 of salt at once (for example the 200 lb box of Reef Crystals), then Drs.Foster&Smith does not charge for shipping. Good price on it too.

Yep, buying salt from Drs. F&S was always cheaper than buying it at a LFS or pet store for me.

 

[clownfish123]

I use instant ocean.

 

[Kelz88]

What i got my big box for, was almost the same as the single small bag. So if you live in the middle of nowhere like me, id order it lol.

I honestly feel like opening a pet shop just to bleed PU dry lol.

 

[FishyReef]

+1 Lisa and Biff - a bucket of salt from DFS and free shipping is the way to go! And I love that they don't add a heavy item charge like most other stores!

Has anyone tried NeoMarine salt from Brightwell Aquatics? I was reading up on this stuff and am very curious to hear what people who have used it think of it.

 

[justanotherfishhead]

I like the 200 gal size of Reef Crystals because it's a box of (4) 50lb bags. That way it stays fresher and its easier to store the bags for me (I put them in drawers).

 

[texreefer]

I've been using Salinity as well, none of the algae issues that i had with red sea pro. plus like said before it takes less salt to get to the proper levels.