Torn between salt brands.. your thoughts?

Electrobes · Oct 2, 2011

So I currently use Reef Crystals, but this last box I've had has been testing too odd for me to be that loyal. After looking around I am interested in DD H20 or ESV. I'm pretty much up for trying anything out... what do y'all suggest?

kcb1123 · Oct 2, 2011

I'm going throught the same thing. I am currently giving Kent a shot and so far seems good.

Salty Dog · Oct 2, 2011

Ive had great success with ESV, I tryed them all tropic Marin, D&D H20, reefcrystals, coral life ect

KJAG · Oct 2, 2011

Used to use tropic marin and ESV.They were alright. seemed like I had to dose more to compensate the lower levels in tropic marin.Switched to NSW about two months ago

Aquaph8 · Oct 2, 2011

Im back to Reef Crystals/Instant ocean mixed half and half. Everytime I try something else I always come back to this mix or just Reef Crystals.

spscrazy · Oct 2, 2011

I've been using red sea coral pro for about 8 months corals seem to be doing good & no problems mixes quickly switched from instant ocean because there was stuff left in the bottom of the bucket that would never dissolve even after a week looked like sand

BluegrassReef · Oct 2, 2011

Oceanic and IO mixed 50/50

Electrobes · Oct 2, 2011

I'd like to avoid mixing, it bugs me that I would have to buy two different salt brands to get what one brand should have right in the first place. ESV has great reviews, and I wouldn't mind mixing that together (As instructed) but I would like to know more about why that's part of the process. Anyone use the Deltec salt?

Dave3112 · Oct 2, 2011

I use a 50/50 mix of reefcrystals and coralife just for that reason. But I do agree that mixing them is a PITA. I am thinking of switching when I run out this time so I'm following along to see what everyone says

orthokardia · Oct 2, 2011

i have been using red sea (not the coral pro as i run ulns) and really like it. It is evaporated like DD just much cheaper. you can find it for $54/175g bucket

marinelife · Oct 2, 2011

I use and love ESV Salt! I recommend it to everyone!

turfster26 · Oct 2, 2011

Used SeaChem Reef Salt and CoraLife for several years with great results. Just switched to SeaChem's AquaVitro Salinity back in the spring and very happy to. IMHO, pick a good salt and stick with it, don;t keep changing. Most all salt are good and proven imo.

Electrobes · Oct 2, 2011

Heh I've been using Reef Crystals for the past 5 years, IO before that. Just lately my boxes have come with questionable chem issues. I'm tired of hoping for the best!