Reef Discussion

Susan Bates

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Salt
Hi, just wondering what salt everyone uses, and why, i use red sea in blue bucket but not sure if it is the best one, i have have read good report about others, is there any you wouldn't use?
 

RobbieMVFC

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Hi Susan. I use the same salt. I have never had an issue with it. Can I ask ,Why are you looking to change?
 

slin1977

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I use the same blue bucket salt too. Very satisfied with it.
I have tried mulptiple buckets of the following brands Seachem , DD, Tropic Marin, Instant Ocean and Red Sea Coral Pro.

How long since you changed your T5 tubes?
 

Susan Bates

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Hi Susan. I use the same salt. I have never had an issue with it. Can I ask ,Why are you looking to change?
I haven't had any problems with it, just wondering if there is any that is better, i read good things about aquaforrest
 

Susan Bates

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Jan 18, 2015
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I use the same blue bucket salt too. Very satisfied with it.
I have tried mulptiple buckets of the following brands Seachem , DD, Tropic Marin, Instant Ocean and Red Sea Coral Pro.

How long since you changed your T5 tubes?
I don't use T5 tubes I have LED
 

slin1977

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I haven't had any problems with it, just wondering if there is any that is better, i read good things about aquaforrest
AF is the new kid on the block, saying that they already have a huge fan base and sold a fair few tons of salt buckets!!! there is no doubt their tanks look stunning.
I was offered a sample bucket to try but I am not ready to shift salt brand from Red Sea Blue Bucket.
I am heading down a KISS route on my tank, no additives , no supplements just regular water changes- I am guilty of over feeding and turning my water into a soup of additives.

Having a so called clean tank would be a good way to compare salt brands without the influence of other bottled accessories.
(I don't know how long I can hold off tinkering by adding drops of this and that , lol)
After all , these salts are supposed to offer a complete package in terms of minerals and chemistry.
 

Susan Bates

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Jan 18, 2015
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AF is the new kid on the block, saying that they already have a huge fan base and sold a fair few tons of salt buckets!!! there is no doubt their tanks look stunning.
I was offered a sample bucket to try but I am not ready to shift salt brand from Red Sea Blue Bucket.
I am heading down a KISS route on my tank, no additives , no supplements just regular water changes- I am guilty of over feeding and turning my water into a soup of additives.

Having a so called clean tank would be a good way to compare salt brands without the influence of other bottled accessories.
(I don't know how long I can hold off tinkering by adding drops of this and that , lol)
After all , these salts are supposed to offer a complete package in terms of minerals and chemistry.
I can not wait for the day i can say that