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Good ole plain Instant Ocean.
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08/29/2017, 10:43 AM
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Yes .
At 1.026 sg; Mag around 138Oppm; calcium 480 ppm.
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What a great thread I run red sea pro and my alk stays at 12 even with not adding anything to the tank to maintain it in over a week
I have been told to switch salts to get alk down to around d 9dkh for dps which I want to keep
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have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor |
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08/31/2017, 01:54 AM
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Years ago I was using SeaChem. Just got back into the hobby and for some reason SeaChem is gone. But just setting up a new tank now and cycling rock with Aquaforest Reef Salt. It's pretty cheap, the packaging looks cool, so giving it a try.
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08/31/2017, 03:06 AM
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NSW or Red Sea pro salt if necessary
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09/02/2017, 05:50 PM
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IO reef crystals
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09/02/2017, 08:26 PM
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I'll be honest I don't even alter the alk of my IO with acid even though I run my tank at 7.0 dkh. A 10% water change gives me a negligible alk bump and my sps grow so fast it ends up evening out and not causing a cumulative upward trend
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09/03/2017, 11:40 AM
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IO Reef Crystals, though I'll probably switch now that I can't seem to find it online anymore.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Instant-Ocea...AAAOSw8d9U1eCE http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pPoaAtad8P8HAQ https://www.bigalspets.com/instant-o...gaAqXfEALw_wcB Need more choices?
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Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels |
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Hah, of course as soon as I point out that I was having trouble last week everwhere is back in stock
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10/21/2017, 01:17 PM
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i have switched to the fritz salt and so far really like it
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have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor |
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10/21/2017, 01:23 PM
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Plain old instant ocean. If it's good enough for all the zoos and aquariums, it's good enough for me.
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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10/21/2017, 01:25 PM
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+1 for the Fritz RPM. They are really gaining some traction from what I hear.
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John 100 gallon DT and 50 gallon sump with refugium. Reefbreeders Photon V2+. |
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I like it because it keeps my big three stable and it is reasonably priced. I pay $55 out door at my lfs and I think I could even find it cheaper but I want to buy something from them on occasion.
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John 100 gallon DT and 50 gallon sump with refugium. Reefbreeders Photon V2+. |
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10/22/2017, 11:01 AM
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Instant Ocean all the way!
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I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops. |
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I also just switched to Fritz RPM. It mixes up quickly and clean.
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fritz salt and the dr fosters house brand which is the probably the same stuff.
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Reef crystals but I add mag when I mix it.
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IO Reef Crystals
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Bob Current Tank Info: Tank I: 55gl Reef Tank w/ 45lbs Tonga Shelf LR, LS, 260w PC Lighting, Aqua C Skimmer. Tank II - 200gl Reef Tank, 400lbs LR, 350lbs LS, 3 - 250w 10K MH, 4 - 96w Actinic PC, Euroreef Skimmer, Dolphin and Mag pumps. |
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Fritz RPM... mixes quickly with little precipitation, lower alk than I/O, still pretty inexpensive. I've noticed the price rising lately though. FWIW, it's supposedly "made" in USA.
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Used to use IO for around three years then switched to RS. IO has this nasty brown sediment issue which gets on the bucket sidewalls!
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I use Red Sea and get the brown side walls. I believe that it is not sediment but algae growth. When I rub it off it turns the water green.
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Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels |
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