Salt. H20 Vs Io Reef Crystals.

[Nonuser]

Tropic Martin Pro Reef Salt, you can get it at Mops pickup or ship they are in Hamilton just off the link. Very nice guys.

Why skimp on salt water mix when you have so much invested in your tank?
http://www.aquariumsupplies.ca/tropic-marin-reef-salt-gallon-pail-p-2587.html

http://www.aquariumsupplies.ca/tropic-marin-actif-system-salt-gallon-pail-p-6629.html

 

[EricTMah]

Ive tested Omega reef salt multiple times and these are the results I've seen;
Alk 7.8-8.2
Ca 400-410
Mag 1290-1350

Pretty good if you ask me.

Also another thing I'd like to point out that some people don't take into consideration is try not to switch brands of salt that often. We preach about keeping things stable as possible and salt is one of the biggest things that can cause swings if being switched often.

@heath @barebottomcouple uses Omega reef salt and swears by the stuff.

I'm a firm believer now as well. I've been on this salt for about 9 months and will not switch off of it.

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[EricTMah]

Just mixed a batch of IO RC
Calcium (tested twice) at 1.026 is only 322ppm
Crazy low.
(I think I should have stayed with Salinity)

Try the Omega next. Way cheaper than salinity but imo just as good

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[reeferkeeper420]

Can i order the omega reef salt from somewhere to give it a whirl? Now youve got me paranoid about switching salts lol. @EricTMah

 

[heath]

I agree Riley, where do you buy it...

 

[EricTMah]

We sell it at Aquariums by Design. But we don't ship. Sorry Riley.
Don't be paranoid about switching salt. Just don't do it often. Find one that works for you and stick with it

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[ALowe]

Lol I'm paranoid about switching now too! Anybody want to buy an unopened box of IO reef crystals? The big one.

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

I been using salinity for 3 yrs now. I get the big ass pail over in Detroit for 79 dollars I do 5 gallon weekly water changes I get that big pail to last bout 10 months. Don't dose


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[saltyair]

I been using salinity for 3 yrs now. I get the big ass pail over in Detroit for 79 dollars I do 5 gallon weekly water changes I get that big pail to last bout 10 months. Don't dose


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I don't use salinity because of this

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[Kyle1970]

I don't use salinity because of this

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Cool.
You get free sand with every pail!

Omega will be next but at 5gal at a time...... will be a while..

I found with salinity I used 3 and 1/2 of a scoop that I had. With IO I am closer to 4 scoops.

 

[heath]

I don't use salinity because of this

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what the hell is that, dirt...

 

[sunnykita]

For 80 I use redsea pro salt been using now for the past two years and I don't dose what so ever all I do is weekly water changes I use to use h20 in my 90 and I had to dose with it

Another forum I'm on raves about Redsea pro salt, is it available and where? pricey?

 

[sunnykita]

So far the last little while ive been using h20 salt, but am getting sick of paying that much for salt. Has anyone used one of these but then switched to the other? Just want to know if anyone noticed a difference in their dosing or anything like that? Is it really worth paying the $80+ for h20 salt?
Elements deplete daily so i dont see how this higher brand salt with higher element concentrations is going to benefit anything unless your doing daily water changes.
Please anyone with experience in thia area please chime in, its time for me to restock up on salt and want to make a desicion on what to do.

Where have you been getting your H20 Riley? Mops carries it, you are still dosing with it? have you tried more frequent water changes?

 

[saltyair]

what the hell is that, dirt...

Yea and sand like material not just once but in both buckets

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Where have you been getting your H20 Riley? Mops carries it, you are still dosing with it? have you tried more frequent water changes?

Ive gotten my last 3 pails from jerry. And yup still dosing. Id have to do daily water changes to keep up with consumption

 

[monizb]

I get my salt from pets and ponds in strathroy $80 I order it

 

[heath]

checked around London yesterday and I couldn't find anyone that carries it. now you guys are teasing us, telling us that its a good salt and we can't find it..

 

[EricTMah]

checked around London yesterday and I couldn't find anyone that carries it. now you guys are teasing us, telling us that its a good salt and we can't find it..

Come to kitchener. Aquariums By Design carries it. You may want to call ahead to confirm it's in stock. We sell out quickly as it seems like we're the only ones who are carrying it

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[heath]

that's awesome Eric, how much per pail..

 

[reeferkeeper420]

If i could get to kitchener id probably come stock up on a few pails.