Salt Opinions?

[Pea Puffer 67]

Hello, I’m thinking of starting a fish tank and I’m confused on what salt mix I should use. I am going to start with fish only with some live rock. What salt do you guys recommend? I have a 32.5 gallon tank and I want a salt mix that mixes quick and can be for reef and FOWLR (I plan to do a reef tank when I have the whole saltwater thing down). Any suggestions??

 

[dank reefer]

Here are a couple of videos you can look at and see what fits your needs

Salt mix testing and mixed saltwater storage - #AskBRStv Live

Today we follow up the pretty hot topic of mixed saltwater storage and the results from our BRStv Investigates about what happens to Alkalinity and Calcium levels in various salt mixes after we've mixed the saltwater and stored it for upwards of 2-3 weeks. In case you didn't know, these #AskBRStv

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Which Salt Mix Is Best? Learn How to Choose The Right Salt Mix

Learn how to make the best possible decisions when choosing salt mix for your saltwater aquarium.

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Best Salt Mixes of 2019: The Final Four

Tropic Marin Pro Simply the best Tropic Marin uses only pharmaceutical grade components in their salt mix which results in a fast mixing salt that mixes clear and does not leave any residue in your mixing containers or worse yet, introduce impurities.

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[YankeeTankee]

IO classic is fine, if you've got money to burn the TM classic.

When you start getting serious about corals you can slowly switch to reef crystals or pro reef.

Go slow, enjoy.

 

[LiveWire]

I agree with @YankeeTankee There are a ton of options. It will honestly come down to how much you want to spend. If money is not an issue then i would say the Tropic Marin Pro is the way to go.

 

[Pea Puffer 67]

I agree with @YankeeTankee There are a ton of options. It will honestly come down to how much you want to spend. If money is not an issue then i would say the Tropic Marin Pro is the way to go.

Ok, how fast does it dissolve? I am leaning towards speed. I’ll spend some cash if it means it takes less time to make saltwater.

 

[Pea Puffer 67]

IO classic is fine, if you've got money to burn the TM classic.

When you start getting serious about corals you can slowly switch to reef crystals or pro reef.

Go slow, enjoy.

How fast does it dissolve? I’m mainly looking for a fast dissolving salt.

 

[melanotaenia]

Get Tropic Marin Pro Reef, no other discussion needed; best salt out there.

 

[Shaummy]

Ok, how fast does it dissolve? I am leaning towards speed. I’ll spend some cash if it means it takes less time to make saltwater.

I'm curious why the speed at which the salt dissolves is a major factor for you? I may be in the minority, but I never use new saltwater immediately after mixing it. Is that why you are asking?..So you can make it and use it in the fastest time possible?

No judgement...I'm really curious since I let my salt/water mix overnight ( I use Coralife) unless it's an emergency.

 

[ZoWhat]

I don't think this subject has ever been brought up before

 

[SDK]

All of the major brands are going to be fine for you. When/if you decide to go reef, you are going to want a salt that matches the parameters you want to maintain. Since you don't know that yet, you may or may not want to switch as you learn and grow.

My personal recommendation for a FOWLR tank and a brand new keeper is to make your life easy and go grab a bag of Instant Ocean. It's time tested, inexpensive and available at every chain pet store in the US