Preferred Salt

[ReefKeeper09]

So, let me introduce myself as its been a little while since I've been on here. My name is Kyle, AKA Reefkeeper09. I'm not exactly "New" to reef keeping or Saltwater in general, its just been a year or so since I've had a tank now. My wife & I have finally gotten finances caught back up & can now afford to get back into the hobby. I've been in the hobby since I was 9 years old(28yrs old now). I love this hobby more than any others I've ever tried. As we all know, this hobby is ever changing. As my title mentions, I am curious what salts people are using today? I have purchased an Innovative Marine Abyss Peninsula(20G drop off tank). It will be 1 of many as I am sure.

Anyway, I'd like to hear a bit from you all on your preferred salt & why? Maybe too if you could include some pictures of your display so that I can get some ideas for my own. I greatly look forward to hearing back from you all & always appreciate any feedback.

On a side note, this tank will be LPS only as they are my favorite personally.

 

[jrwoltman]

Reef Crystals, an oldie, but goodie.

 

[PSLReefer]

The trendy salt of the year is fritz, I use the oldie old but goodie,instant ocean

 

[Fumanchu]

Using reef crystal can't beat it IMO

 

[ReefKeeper09]

Great Guys! I really appreciate the fast replies.

Reef Crystals & Instant Ocean, I'm glad to hear they are still active & keeping in the game. LOL. I have used both of them myself, just wasn't sure if they were acceptable still for today's standards. lol

 

[ReefKeeper09]

On an additional note, can someone recommend an ammonia product they use to dose & get a cycle started. I'm not a fan of the shrimp method & definitely not a fan of a live fish cycling. . .

Sorry to pile on so much in a single thread. I just don't wanna clutter the forum up with a ton of the same questions.

 

[PSLReefer]

Dr. Tims

 

[PSLReefer]

http://pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/m/petsupplies/Dr-Tims-Ammonia

 

[ReefKeeper09]

Great! Thank you. ;Writing

 

[Coralreefjunkies]

i was using tropicmarin. then went with Catina natural ocean water, then Fritz, and now Aquaforest probiotic

 

[ReefKeeper09]

May I ask, why so many different salts? Any issues with them that made you change?

 

[jrwoltman]

On an additional note, can someone recommend an ammonia product they use to dose & get a cycle started. I'm not a fan of the shrimp method & definitely not a fan of a live fish cycling. . .

Sorry to pile on so much in a single thread. I just don't wanna clutter the forum up with a ton of the same questions.

I used the Ace Hardware store brand, it is pure ammonia with no additives. You will have a ton left over though, LOL.

 

[ReefKeeper09]

[emoji106]I wasn't sure if there was a catch to using one from home depot or something. Great info!

 

[Big G]

So, let me introduce myself as its been a little while since I've been on here. My name is Kyle, AKA Reefkeeper09. I'm not exactly "New" to reef keeping or Saltwater in general, its just been a year or so since I've had a tank now. My wife & I have finally gotten finances caught back up & can now afford to get back into the hobby. I've been in the hobby since I was 9 years old(28yrs old now). I love this hobby more than any others I've ever tried. As we all know, this hobby is ever changing. As my title mentions, I am curious what salts people are using today? I have purchased an Innovative Marine Abyss Peninsula(20G drop off tank). It will be 1 of many as I am sure.

Anyway, I'd like to hear a bit from you all on your preferred salt & why? Maybe too if you could include some pictures of your display so that I can get some ideas for my own. I greatly look forward to hearing back from you all & always appreciate any feedback.

On a side note, this tank will be LPS only as they are my favorite personally.

Red Sea Coral Pro. No need to use additives. Regular water changes supply all the minerals needed for both fish and corals. Easy peasy.

 

[Big G]

I used the Ace Hardware store brand, it is pure ammonia with no additives. You will have a ton left over though, LOL.

+ 1 on the Ace Hardware Janitorial Strength Ammonia. Cycled 3 new tanks with this so far. Works.

 

[ReefguyEric]

Red Sea Coral Pro Salt is what I've been using and no complaints

 

[jfarris]

Fritz

 

[Robthorn]

Trendy salt for next year that is actually a good salt is Twenty6. ;-)

 

[GoPitt88]

Reef Crystals here! Here's a picture of my 55 gallon reef tank. Almost 2 years old. This is the first saltwater tank I've ever had. Love this hobby!!! [emoji7]

 

[ReefKeeper09]

Thanks for the replies guys! I appreciate it. Keep them coming.