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Instant Ocean Sea Salt Mix - 50gal Bag
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Aquarium Systems Synthetic Sea Salt Instant Ocean 50 gallon mix bag by Instant Ocean. Synthetic sea salt specifically developed to maintain a thriving marine aquarium
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Searched Instant Ocean Sea Salt Mix - 50gal Bag in Reviews
I have used this salt for years with great success - why pay more? 
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I have used this salt for years with great success
I've read many articles on salt mixes, and the magazines come to the general conclusion that many of them are all the same. Sometimes being all the same is a bad thing, but in this case they found that they were all the same in a good way, meaning they contained all the essential elements for your reef.
So what makes Instant Ocean my choice?
First off it has an affordable price. The overall savings by buying in bulk is significant. Secondly, it mixes quickly and easily with little effort. Finally, the package states to put 1/2 cup of mix per 1 US gallon of water. When this recipe is followed the salinity is 1.025 which is exactly what I keep my tank at and which is a good level for most corals, especially anemone.
Also, you might be interested in this TRT forum thread in which the stability of Instant Ocean was tested over a short period of time with very interesting results. http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152987&referrerid=34031
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| Liked about it |
1. Affordable.
2. Dissolves quickly.
3. Easy to find right salinity.
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| Didn't like |
1. I would like to see the bucket come with a scoop.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Best Salt by far
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Totally worth the money. The only way to make it easier would be to drive out to the ocean and pump ocean water into a reservoir. This sale is at a affordable price it plenty for a 1.026 level in a 44 gallon brute pail. It is worry and trouble free.
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for the money you cant beat this product. I have only used this product after seeing all the good reviews on it. It worked flawlessly when starting my new 95 gallon tank. It is pretty much available at any local pet shop that carries aquarium supplies.
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1. The bag, please pretty please take some lessons from ZIP LOCK and modify your bag.
2. Should come with a little scooper
3. Would be cool if it also came with a paper salt tester.... hmmm...
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4.8 |
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4.5 |
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5.0 |
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Would not buy again
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Please don't confuse this with instant oceans reef crystals.. I have been using natural sea water for years and with the tank upgrade I decided to start making my own salt water.. This product is readily available ant most fish stores for cheap.. 50$ for a 160 gallon supply.. So I bought 2.. After reading the directions which are easy to remember/follow I added my salt to my ro/di water..it takes a few hours for the salt to totally dissolve. It also leaves pieces of film-like material in the water.. I went another company after testing the water for calcium, magnesium, and dkh.. I don't find the quality of the water to be good for reef aquariums.it would be fine in my opinion for fish only with live rock..
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It is sold almost everywhere without a huge mark up..
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The calcium is to low(380) the dkh is to low(7), and the magnesium is also to low.. The time it takes for the salt to dissolve(has lasted for over 8hrs), and the film like material that it leaves..
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2.5 |
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4.0 |
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1.0 |
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A decent salt but I feel there's better out there
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This product is good if you are running a fowlr setup. I found that it lacked in trace minerals needed for a reef tank. However, their Reef Crystals line is good for a reef setup. It has higher concentrations of trace elements needed for corals. Overall, it's a good salt and is readily available at almost any pet store.
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| Liked about it |
I liked the price of the item, generally lower in cost compared to other brands. It dissolves easily, one trick I learned is always add your salt to the water, not your water to your salt. Believe it or not, makes a big difference. The last thing I liked about this is the fact that Instant Ocean has been around a long time, so they've learned over time like we all have in this hobby.
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| Didn't like |
I didn't like the fact I had to dose more with this salt because it was lacking in trace elements my corals needed. I wished their bags were resealable, because it can absorb moisture if not properly closed and cause the salt become hard.
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3.0 |
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4.0 |
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2.0 |
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Reliable Instant Ocean
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Overall pretty good synthetic salt mix. Has a good balance of all the major trace elements needed to run a salt water aquarium. Definetly good for the beginner aquarist.
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| Liked about it |
Mixes well and fast. Consistent quality. Not a bad price.
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| Didn't like |
Kind of low magnesium and calcium levels. Requires some boosting to keep most corals happy.
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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4.0 |
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Great Price Great Product.
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This product is the best deal for the many salts on the market
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| Liked about it |
I has all the nutrients to keep the tank balanced after a good water change. the salt mixes easly and is right on with the mixing ratio for a proper salinity.
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| Didn't like |
Does not mix well if the products is exposed to moisture and gets hard.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Buy the box, save money.
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I have used this salt for almost a year now. I have to say that unless I see a great deal on another brand I do not think that I will change brands. My corals are doing well, my tank is stable and I have had no adverse deaths in the past year.
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| Liked about it |
Nutrient levels are high, good for corals and inverts. The cost of the box is a significant cost savings, then you can refill a bucket. The box method is a much greener method. The salt mixes easily. The separate bags that the salt comes in helps to keep the salt viable if you get some of the salt accidentally wet.
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The box is really heavy.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Works like a charm!
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Very nice.
Especially for someone who uses this salt in mass amounts.
Such as 20 gallons a change.
Even more then that, and it's still nice! |
| Liked about it |
I like how cheap it was.
The 25gal was about $14, the 50gal was only $18 or $19!
I don't use it on a regular basis, only when I need a immediate water change.
I like how you can mix the salt and use it immediately, you don't have to wait!
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| Didn't like |
The bag idea.
I'm afraid that there is too much moisture getting in.
I use little ties to hold it shut, but I think having a bucket would be nicer.
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3.5 |
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4.0 |
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3.0 |
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Reef Crystals
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its a good salt for the money not as much as other brands i have been useing it for last couple of years with no problem
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| Liked about it |
Good price
disloves quickly
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| Didn't like |
it dose not have high concentration of mag or calcuim
so you have to dose mag i dont worry about calcuim because i run calcuim reactor
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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A good place to start
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I have used IO on and off for years. It is a good middle of the road salt
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| Liked about it |
Mixed easy
Can count on it being close to the same each time
Price
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Mg has always been low for me
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3.5 |
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3.0 |
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4.0 |
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best grain of salt
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Buy the 5 gal bucket once an then buy the bag to refill |
| Liked about it |
I switched from Oceanic to Instant to get the trace elements needed. And tank has been doing great since
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Great bag o salt
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i really like IO salt has a good level of Ca,Mg, etc.. but im going to switch from the 50gal-mix to the 200gal-mix to save money. |
| Liked about it |
i like that its cheap and has a great mix of things
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| Didn't like |
smells like chalk. lol
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Only thing I use
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Always gives me good levels when mixing. With it being readily available in most stores it's got a reasonable price. if you're going to use lots of this product you're better off buying it in the bucket though to avoid moisture getting in and causing lumps of salt which are not a big deal if you break them up before mixing. |
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consistent levels, price
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| Didn't like |
bag allows moisture to get in
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Good bucket refill
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A solid base salt for most tanks with a long standing good reputation. It is more of a refill for the buckets than a container by itself. |
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Good solid levels and competitively priced. A much better buy than smaller lots of salt if you use it very quickly at all.
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| Didn't like |
Requires supplementation for high growth SPS or clam tanks. If you plan on leaving this in the bag be prepared for clumps.
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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