Thoughts on these instant ocean products?

Wolf89 · Sep 5, 2019

Thoughts on these instant ocean products? They are only a dollar and change right now so I got a bunch but seeing what you guys think about them

Instant Ocean Reef Accelerator 8.45 fl oz, All-in-One Reef Supplement
Instant Ocean Marine Stabilizer 8.45 fl oz, for Ideal Aquarium Conditions
Instant Ocean Natural Nitrate Reducer (250 ml)
Also their epoxy and regular IO salt is on sale 50% off. (Salt is 50 gallon bag for 7.50, it's the only size on sale though)

Jekyl · Sep 5, 2019

I don't know about the chemicals. I haven't had to add anything like that to my tank. Good husbandry and you shouldn't have to either. For the epoxy if it's the gel glue then yes, if it's the 2 part stick you smash together to activate then no. I found it doesn't stick to my frags very well. I used the IO salt mix for the first few months and recently switched to the red sea brand instead. Both work well. I did notice some color improvement with the more expensive RS salt.

Mastiffsrule · Sep 5, 2019

Evening

IO salt is good. It’s been around a long time and widely used. The price sounds good. Usually you can find a 200 gallon box for 56$.

The supplements I may stay away from. There’s a reason they are cheap. 2part dosing is better to accurately dose and monitor your levels. Anything that says it has multiple ingredients in it takes away control of dosing specific nutrients. Also they don’t give a more exact dosing amount and schedule like that which could be attained with individual dosing. Once you get started it’s not too hard.