Question on salt choices

[Didger]

Is there any real difference in the various salt mixes on the market?
In fish tanks I have always used "Instant Ocean" which I still have some available. If I use this in my new setup would it be OK to change to another brand later if I choose to?

I pick up my 12 gallon AquaPod tomorrow......

Didger aka Geoff

 

[sadielynn]

There can be a diffrence in the trace elements and other things added to the salt thus causing algae blooms and out breaks however if you were to change over to a diffrent brand do so slowly so that your system has a time to recover from the change of the trace elements...so that you dont up the system mix one brand and when you do your change do 75% old 25 percent new then 50%/50% ect till you are adding all "new" brand salt to your system....I have tried and used oceanic and did not like it at all had problems with my tank so I went back to Instant ocean
:mrgreen:

 

[Didger]

Thanks SadieLynn - as usual sound advice from experience.
I have never had a problem with Instant Ocean so guess I will continue using it.

Geoff aka Didger

 

[sadielynn]

Didger
also please read on the recall for the aquapods
:mrgreen: http://www.nanotank.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2864

 

[skipm]

I too have used several different salt mixes before with varying results, the biggest thing I suggest to people is to not only get a salt that works well in your system but to get a saltmix that is readily available in your area. You never know when something will happen and you need to run out for more salt. FWIW I also use Instant Ocean.

 

[NemoNano]

I have heard bad things about Kent salt. I use Instant Ocean as well I just got a bucket last night at my LFS for $60. I think I am now good for a year or so. Here is a link to the kent problem.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22871


Eric

 

[Jordan8008]

I have used Instant Ocean, since the begining and have never had a problem

 

[reefman23]

Has anyone heard anything about the Tropic Marin salt? I love all their products but I have never used their salt, mainly because I buy all my water premixed.

Jesse

 

[Aquai]

I use the Tropic Marin salt and it seems great, all my corals are growing and everyone seems to love the old water change!

 

[skipm]

Anthony Calfo said he used Tropic Marin if I am not mistaken and was pleased with it, I haven't tried it because no one in my area carries it.

 

[Anonymous]

i use reef crystals (Ca enriched instant ocean) but i think most of the commonly available salts are pretty good.

 

[Fyfer8]

I see this is an older thread but I was hoping I could still ask a question pertaining to this subject. I am new to this site/forums in general/aquariums. I recently bought my salt water from my LFS but it is kind of far away. I was hoping I could buy a blend and mix myself so I have a constant supply. I see all of you use instant ocean so I know it must be good! Has anybody tried using BrightWell Aquatics NeoMarine? I have been using their microbacter and it's great so I was hoping I could stick with the brand.

I read through this thread about the necessary steps to switch and I know problems might or probably will arise. My tank only has damsels that I plan on getting out of there and a couple of blue leg hermits and a cleaner shrimp. What steps should I take and in what order? BrightWell Aquatics or Instant Ocean?

 

[djconn]

I prefer Instant Ocean. Used it for years with no problems and it's a good value.