What type of salt do you prefer?

[onehawksfan]

I just wanted a local perspective of the salts you have used, where you get it from, and good or bad experiences. I am just starting a new tank and I picked up some Seachem Reef Salt from Denny's Pet World in Kirkland that I am curing 30lbs of Lalo rock with. Seachem has a post introducing their new line of salts (search Reef Frontiers if you want to see it - sorry no link). What are your thoughts? Thanks! P.S. - I bought my rock from Liveaquariua.com (Dr. Foster's and Smith) and it's great looking!! (working on getting pics)

 

[Bruddah_Chrispy]

I started with CrystalSea marinemix but I've since switched over to Oceanic. I think it dissolves faster and clearer.

 

[spongebob lover]

I first started with Kent salt, but i really like using Instant Ocean for me, it's a great salt.

 

[northstaraquatics]

IO is the only way to go - I tried to switch to Oceanic and ended up back with Instant Ocean. For what it's worth, I've heard that no salt mix has it all and it has been mentioned that switching brands with water changes can be a good thing, but with IO as the main salt.

Jon

 

[Krish]

Instant Ocean for me as well...I don't think I'd ever change

 

[spongebob lover]

Instant Ocean for me as well...I don't think I'd ever change

well at least that's something you won't change :lol:

 

[Ray_D]

IO IO its the only way to go

{sing along with me every body }

 

[onehawksfan]

Ok, IO (Instant Ocean?) seems to be the clear favorite so far. But where is the best place to get it? LFS? Internet store? Anyone found super cheap price? WHAT ABOUT THE "REEF" SALT? Is it worth it? Nobody sees to use it or the Seachem brand. So far, I have found it mixes very quickly and I am hoping it has the high calcium and pH buffers that it claims. I have yet to run tests, but will post my findings when I do. (finals weeks - a should be studying right now!) Thanks for your replies.

 

[bc_slc]

another vote for instant ocean.

 

[diablo]

I just switched back to IO from oceanic. due to the fact of without a calcium reactor it was a constant battle keeping ph and alk just right!!
also my fowlr turned into a hair algea experiment using oceanic!!!

 

[Blazer88]

IO.....always have from day 1.

 

[hexman]

IO its the most constinent by far...in my opinion

 

[thermacline]

I've used IO from day one. I've heard of people having problems with some other brands but never heard IO causing any proublems.

 

[Elmo18]

I am also an IO user.

However....I would use Tropic Marine if it was the same price... :lol:

Best,
Ilham