Salt recommendations

[Scott.h]

Have used almost all at one time or another. Still like Salinity the best but very hard to find. Currently using Aquaforest with no complaints so far.

what was the alk out of the bucket at 1025 generally with the salinity?

 

[skim]

I believe most are seeing 9 to 10 dKH or 3 to 3.8 meq/l

 

[smokin'reefer]

I've been using Salinity from the start (only about 8 mnths) and get 7 to 8 dkh. Usually closer to 7. I do biweekly w/c and haven't found much need for additional dosing except mg which seems to stay close to 1200 ppm. Oh yeah, I dose nopox also which I'm sure keeps alk down.

 

[Shaun Sweeney]

You don't need electric valves. Well calibrated dosing pumps, a few float switches, and a controller make it very doable. In fact automatic continuous daily water change systems are becoming common in specialized coral systems.

Ok, I really gotta get my head around this automatic water change methodology. Where can I find a detailed description of it? If I have a concern it would be that it seems as though many small changes won't have the same benefit fewer large changes. Where do I get more info?

 

[bif24701]

Ok, I really gotta get my head around this automatic water change methodology. Where can I find a detailed description of it? If I have a concern it would be that it seems as though many small changes won't have the same benefit fewer large changes. Where do I get more info?

This is a fancy example but a lot of information here.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/automatic-water-changes-it-doesnt-get-any-better-then-this.141619/

The main reason as I see it is stability. A daily water change system helps ensures the best and most stable system.

Sure a large single water change vs daily change of the same volume the single will replace more water. If your goal is reducing nitrates/phosphates that are an issue then a single does that well. A daily water change is about having a consistent stable system in both chemistry and nutrients micro/macro. That is does very well.

 

[Alfrareef]

Salinity here. Nearly two years with no issues. The price could be a little lower... ;-) WC 20gl per week.

 

[john.m.cole3]

In addition to Aquaforest, Fritz seems to be recommended a lot right now. I think I'm going to spend the bucks and try either of them the next time I need salt.

Fritz!