Instant Ocean vs Red Sea

[hawk82]

I use normal IO the purple one, would it be any difference going to Red Sea blue bucket? I just keep leathers and softies. I just use the IO because of price, but I would pay a little more if I would notice a difference.

 

[SchrutesReefs]

Only real difference would be the parameters, Alk/Cal/Mag mostly. IO is said to be more “dirty” when mixed, but I, along with many, use the IO reef crystals and I have no issues with that. Since you don’t keep SPS then you shouldn’t have the need. Save that extra dough for more zoas!

 

[Uncle99]

You would not notice the difference.
Salt is salt.
It’s you that makes the difference.
Keep your $
Some of the best tanks I’ve ever seen use IO.
Stick with what had worked.