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10-31-2005, 07:25 AM
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REEFLVR
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oklahoma
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salts
I set up my tank again with good sand. Some from an existing tank that the LFS had from a customer(120lbs.), and some new sand they had(120lbs.). I also bought some water from the LFS they said it would speed things up. They use tropic marine in their system so I am wondering what salt do you like best, and if salt in an aquarium can be changed to another kind with water changes. Tropic marine is just so much more than the other kinds in cost and I don't know if it's worth it. Of course the LFS said it was.
Thanks,
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150 Gal tank,sump, DIY Skimmer, LR,LS
Coral beauty, Clown fish, 3 pajama cardinals
1 b/g chromis, YWG, cleaner shrimp
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10-31-2005, 07:26 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Louisiana
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Yes You can mix and change salts.
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10-31-2005, 07:29 AM
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Rockin-Roll Mod
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Coal Valley Illinois
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Originally Posted by VWD
Yes You can mix and change salts.
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Ditto! 
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10-31-2005, 08:04 AM
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REEFLVR
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oklahoma
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what is your brand of choice and can you tell me why?
Thanks, I'm just trying to learn a few more things so I don't screw it up.
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150 Gal tank,sump, DIY Skimmer, LR,LS
Coral beauty, Clown fish, 3 pajama cardinals
1 b/g chromis, YWG, cleaner shrimp
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10-31-2005, 08:47 AM
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Whats with the labels?
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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Originally Posted by Booboo33062
what is your brand of choice and can you tell me why?
Thanks, I'm just trying to learn a few more things so I don't screw it up.
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do a search, it was a discussion of the week not too long ago
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10-31-2005, 09:31 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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I prefer Oceanic. The brands are all practically the same when it comes right down to it; personal choice. Just make sure your using RO water to mix.
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10-31-2005, 06:23 PM
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Kuda Fry Daddy
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Greenville,South Carolina
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They are all very similair but after using Oceanic for 1 year, I got tired of low ALK levels and ended up back with Instant Ocean. Kent is also a very good salt but it is expensive in my area.
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125 AGA reef ,DIYsump, 90 gal fuge,Mostly softies, 3x 250w 14 k hamiltons 2 96w pc actinics.2 96w pc 50/50
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10-31-2005, 06:42 PM
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Milkshake Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SW Florida
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IO(instant ocean) Its the cheapest salt my LFS sells so that is why i use it.
Tim
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10-31-2005, 07:14 PM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Louisiana
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I like instant Ocean and Reef cystals mixed. I have been trying Oceanic for the past few Water Cahnges , I think i will go back to IO and RC.
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11-01-2005, 12:05 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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NSW!New Salt Water.
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11-01-2005, 12:13 AM
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SPS Farmer
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: California
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I never mix salt brands. I stick to one salt and one salt only. I use Bio Sea Marine Mix.
www.aquacraft.net
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11-01-2005, 02:25 AM
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It can be rebuilt.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Pittsboro, NC
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i like IO. you can switch salts, but it is a good idea to mix them when you are going to switch to a new brand. they are all slightly different, but enough to mess you up. if you ease into the new salt with a couple of WC of mixed, i find it easier to adjust to the new salts lightly different characteristics.
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