best type of salt

[reefnoob]

So you haven't started using the D-D H2Ocean one yet? I've never heard of it before, is it more expensive?

 

[reefnoob]

Ok so I'm confused. On Drsfostersandsmith it says that instant ocean and reef crystals are two different salts. But when I search them up they are called instant ocean reef crystals, which is only 1 salt. So what exactly is it?

 

[BL1]

Ok so I'm confused. On Drsfostersandsmith it says that instant ocean and reef crystals are two different salts. But when I search them up they are called instant ocean reef crystals, which is only 1 salt. So what exactly is it?

There's instant ocean and instant ocean reef crystals. The reef crystals mixes out to a higher cal and Alk level.

 

[reefnoob]

Ok so reef crystals is basically for if you have a lot of corals in your tank?

 

[BL1]

Instant oceans levels are high enough to support hard corals. Reef crystals just have a higher concentration of the three.

This may be a helpful thread Synthetic Salt Mixes - Reef Central Online Community

 

[Lazicki]

So you haven't started using the D-D H2Ocean one yet? I've never heard of it before, is it more expensive?

No…i will be ordering it soon. A 175 Gallon bucket runs $79.99 plus shipping. I'm sure it will be worth it. I spent a lot of time researching it.

Instant ocean(purple box) is basic entry level salt

Instant ocean reef crystals(orange box) has higher calcium and magnesium close to ocean levels but in my opinion too low for good growth.

Hopefully that helps.

 

[Civicdemon]

I get the big bucket of red sea coral pro for 65 $

 

[reefnoob]

Thanks everyone. Anyone use coralife?

 

[BL1]

Instant ocean reef crystals(orange box) has higher calcium and magnesium close to ocean levels but in my opinion too low for good growth.

Hopefully that helps.

RC has levels that are much higher than even the recommended levels for reef tanks, how is that too low for good growth?

Also, the levels for the D-D salt your talking about measure lower then the RC levels.

 

[Smitty]

I also use reef crystals, and I love it. My corals are really growing well and coloring up nicely.

 

[Lazicki]

RC has levels that are much higher than even the recommended levels for reef tanks, how is that too low for good growth?

Also, the levels for the D-D salt your talking about measure lower then the RC levels.

Unless my Red Sea Pro test kit is extremely faulty I have never ha a box of reef crystals come close to Red Sea Coral Pro calcium and magnesium level. H2Ocean is meant to be higher than RSCP.

 

[BL1]

According to D-D H2 oceans description from the company their salt measures out like this:

Parameters when mixed to a S.G: of 1.025 @ 25C = 35.5 ppt


dKH 9.3 Range: 8.7-9.8
Calcium (Ca2+)440 Range: 430-460
Magnesium (Mg2+) 1340 Range: 1300-1380

All those numbers are lower then the numbers posted on that link.

 

[d2mini]

Why does the Aquavitro say it has a bit of copper in it ????

Their heavy metal content is all within range of NSW.

 

[Lazicki]

I am just going by my personal water tests. When I moved away from RSCP to Reef Crystals I had to start doses my tank weekly. Every salt is going to vary from batch to batch due to settling and the company's storage method.