Live Aquaria salt smell funny?

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Hey all,

I decided to try the new Drs Foster and Smith/Live Aquaria salt. It came in a few weeks ago. I decided to try it in my new 9 gal cube.

It mixed nicely and quickly.

I noticed it had a funny smell once I mixed it. it's on the bad side. Unlike Reef crystals where I barely smell anything but the salt itself.

was wondering if anyone else who's trying this salt noticed a smell too
 
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Mine always smells fresh like the ocean when I mix it. It is the only salt besides Fritz that smells like this from my experience.

Don
 
I have been wanting to try it,
 
@DSC reef I can't quite explain the smell. my first thought was "Something died", but I have nothing in the tank yet, no livestock as I Just set it up yesterday. it's not overpowering, I smell it when my nose is close to the tank. I thought maybe I'll let it sit for a while, but 18 hours later it still smells like it. it made me sneeze for a while, I hope I am not allergic to it!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=747+4729+3916&pcatid=3916

I'll do testing tonight when I get home, I don't have time tonight. I'm curious to what the results are out of the bag. Salinity is on par.

Reef Crystal has a bleachy smell now that you've mentioned it @dcmartinpc - thought it was just a salty smell
 
This could be clearly coincidence but we have a LFS that uses a brand of probiotic salt and sometimes there's a smell like something died when you walk by a tank near the back. He said it only happens every now and then. Maybe there's something to this?
 
I would think its a bad thing for it to smell bad.........
 
Keep us posted, I'm wondering if vitamins or organics can go bad in salt mixes? @Randy Holmes-Farley

They can, but I see no mention of any organic additives in their web description, and it would seem odd to add a potentially costly ingredient that is not typically added, and then not mention it at all:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=37818

* Professional synthetic salt mix ideal for all saltwater aquariums
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Used by the LiveAquaria Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility
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Mixes clean and clear, producing superior, residue-free saltwater
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Made in small batches to ensure consistency
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Formulated with the highest quality raw materials to meet LiveAquaria specifications

Experience the difference of superior, residue-free saltwater! LiveAquaria 53-Gallon Mix Professional Reef Salt, developed to meet the strict requirements of the LiveAquaria Coral Farm & Aquatic Life Facility, delivers clear results you can see. Highest-purity raw materials in consistent (uniform) particle size dissolve quickly into solution without leaving behind any unwanted residue.

LiveAquaria Professional Reef Salt contains all essential major, minor, and trace elements found in natural seawater. Enhanced calcium, magnesium, and potassium levels, in carefully balanced ratios, support vibrant growth in reef aquariums. Fortified buffer levels aid in establishing stable pH shortly after mixing. Nitrate, phosphate, and ammonia free.

LiveAquaria Professional Reef Salt is formulated utilizing the highest-quality raw materials and made in small batches to ensure consistency. Each batch is tested prior to packaging and assigned a lot number for tracking as part of our rigorous quality control efforts. Attention to quality raw materials with uniform (consistent) particle size ensures superior results for you.

LiveAquaria Professional Reef Salt is ideal for all marine aquariums, including coral reef, fish-only-with-live-rock, and fish-only systems. 14 pounds net weight.
 
A fritz pro biotic we can assume?

Not sure why we would assume that? Do they say it somewhere?

Do they sell more than one mix?

They do not claim it on their web site:

https://fritzaquatics.com/product/rpm-reef-pro-mix/

  • Complete Professional Marine Salt Mix for Reef or Fish Only Systems
  • Contains All Essential Major, Minor & Trace Elements
  • Enhanced Buffer Levels; Reaches a Stable pH Shortly After Mixing
  • Enhanced Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium Levels
  • Nitrate, Phosphate & Ammonia Free
Fritz ProAquatics Reef Pro Mix (RPM) is manufactured using only the highest quality raw materials. Formulated by researchers and marine scientists, RPM contains all of the necessary major and minor elements of natural sea water that are utilized by living marine and reef animals. Correct pH and buffering capacity, essential minerals and trace elements have been added in precise ratios to ensure a correctly blended mix for the health and longevity of your livestock.
 
Not sure why we would assume that? Do they say it somewhere?

Do they sell more than one mix?

They do not claim it on their web site:

https://fritzaquatics.com/product/rpm-reef-pro-mix/

  • Complete Professional Marine Salt Mix for Reef or Fish Only Systems
  • Contains All Essential Major, Minor & Trace Elements
  • Enhanced Buffer Levels; Reaches a Stable pH Shortly After Mixing
  • Enhanced Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium Levels
  • Nitrate, Phosphate & Ammonia Free
Fritz ProAquatics Reef Pro Mix (RPM) is manufactured using only the highest quality raw materials. Formulated by researchers and marine scientists, RPM contains all of the necessary major and minor elements of natural sea water that are utilized by living marine and reef animals. Correct pH and buffering capacity, essential minerals and trace elements have been added in precise ratios to ensure a correctly blended mix for the health and longevity of your livestock.
My limited knowledge led to an assumption. Lol.

Not knowing what is used as the pro biotic ingredient.

My guess was an organic source.

I'm also not familiar with the full line of products from anyone really.

What is the probiotic component in theses salts? And could that lead to a smell?
 
Not sure why we would assume that? Do they say it somewhere?

Do they sell more than one mix?

They do not claim it on their web site:

https://fritzaquatics.com/product/rpm-reef-pro-mix/

  • Complete Professional Marine Salt Mix for Reef or Fish Only Systems
  • Contains All Essential Major, Minor & Trace Elements
  • Enhanced Buffer Levels; Reaches a Stable pH Shortly After Mixing
  • Enhanced Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium Levels
  • Nitrate, Phosphate & Ammonia Free
Fritz ProAquatics Reef Pro Mix (RPM) is manufactured using only the highest quality raw materials. Formulated by researchers and marine scientists, RPM contains all of the necessary major and minor elements of natural sea water that are utilized by living marine and reef animals. Correct pH and buffering capacity, essential minerals and trace elements have been added in precise ratios to ensure a correctly blended mix for the health and longevity of your livestock.
Thanks for responding randy. This is interesting as well since I read no probiotic supplement was added to fritz brand salts but I thought I read somewhere that liveaquaria is a rebranded fritz salt. Not sure if theres any truth to that at all but its a coincidence that both salts have been reported to have a foul smell. This has peaked my interest for sure.
 
Thanks for responding randy. This is interesting as well since I read no probiotic supplement was added to fritz brand salts but I thought I read somewhere that liveaquaria is a rebranded fritz salt. Not sure if theres any truth to that at all but its a coincidence that both salts have been reported to have a foul smell. This has peaked my interest for sure.
I'd really have to smell them. Vinegar is also foul but a good thing.
The rotten egg description peaked my interest.
 
I'd really have to smell them. Vinegar is also foul but a good thing.
The rotten egg description peaked my interest.
Agreed. The smell I got from the fish store was a rotten egg/spoiled smell. They don't use fritz but it's a well known probiotic salt. Don't want to mention the name as to not start a salt war. Lol
 
Agreed. The smell I got from the fish store was a rotten egg/spoiled smell. They don't use fritz but it's a well known probiotic salt. Don't want to mention the name as to not start a salt war. Lol
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