Salt discussion at MACNA - Aquarium Advice

**ellisz** · 11-11-2006, 05:21 PM

Did anyone see the discussion at MACNA from Eric Borneman? We had a presentation today from Steve Pro and Eric and one of the things he discussed was a salt study he conducted.

Basically compared about 10 salts over a 10-11 month period.

Results were pretty startling.

Anyone hear/see this?

Hara · 11-11-2006, 05:38 PM

Yep....
http://www.fantasyreef.com/macna/macna10.php

**melosu58** · 11-11-2006, 06:33 PM

Yes I saw it and was pleasantly surprised. I read that link that Lisa just gave you. Great Link

**ellisz** · 11-11-2006, 07:06 PM

That was the presentation I saw. Anyone change their salt brand becasue of it?

I use Oceanic and it did well but definitely had some issues.

**melosu58** · 11-11-2006, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellisz

I use Oceanic and it did well but definitely had some issues.

Like what? I use it also but what type issues did you have?

**roka64** · 11-12-2006, 09:01 AM

ACK!! I want results! LOL! Nice link Hara.

**Devilishturtles** · 11-12-2006, 09:08 AM

I am switching from Instant Ocean because of it. I have had mixed issues with it, on and off, but decided to try either Reef Crystals or Oceanic. It was a very nicely done study.

**ellisz** · 11-12-2006, 10:21 AM

I meant it had a few issues in the study. In the discussion, I felt it was definatley not the salt of choice. They thought it was too high in its Ca and had low alk. This I have known but my tank always tests out fine for what I want. I think I will buy new test kits to verify all of that though. I like Oceanic for the most part. Just wonder if it would be beneficial to switch.

Only real issues I have is hair algae. I always assumed this was normal. Nothing a cleaning every few weeks does not fix.

BTW, what do you think of the algae issues that were represented in the test when no PO4 was detectable? When food, lighting. etc. are all equal some salts had more issues than others.

**lando** · 11-12-2006, 11:34 AM

That is a great link. Can anyone tell me what control tank letter used Coralife salt? I could not figure that out. Any other comments specifically about Coralife. I have been using it happily for the last 3 1/2 years but wouuld not be oppossed to changing.

Hara · 11-12-2006, 02:24 PM

http://www.fantasyreef.com/macna/bor...emanlowe57.jpg

That image shows which salt was which. Coralife was "A"

11-11-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,672 Images: 9	Salt discussion at MACNA Did anyone see the discussion at MACNA from Eric Borneman? We had a presentation today from Steve Pro and Eric and one of the things he discussed was a salt study he conducted. Basically compared about 10 salts over a 10-11 month period. Results were pretty startling. Anyone hear/see this? __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

11-11-2006, 05:38 PM	#2
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	Yep.... http://www.fantasyreef.com/macna/macna10.php __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

11-11-2006, 06:33 PM	#3
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,728 Images: 80	Yes I saw it and was pleasantly surprised. I read that link that Lisa just gave you. Great Link __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

11-11-2006, 07:06 PM	#4
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,672 Images: 9	That was the presentation I saw. Anyone change their salt brand becasue of it? I use Oceanic and it did well but definitely had some issues. __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

11-12-2006, 09:01 AM	#6
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,030 Images: 12	ACK!! I want results! LOL! Nice link Hara. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

11-12-2006, 09:08 AM	#7
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,904 Images: 17	I am switching from Instant Ocean because of it. I have had mixed issues with it, on and off, but decided to try either Reef Crystals or Oceanic. It was a very nicely done study. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

11-12-2006, 10:21 AM	#8
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,672 Images: 9	I meant it had a few issues in the study. In the discussion, I felt it was definatley not the salt of choice. They thought it was too high in its Ca and had low alk. This I have known but my tank always tests out fine for what I want. I think I will buy new test kits to verify all of that though. I like Oceanic for the most part. Just wonder if it would be beneficial to switch. Only real issues I have is hair algae. I always assumed this was normal. Nothing a cleaning every few weeks does not fix. BTW, what do you think of the algae issues that were represented in the test when no PO4 was detectable? When food, lighting. etc. are all equal some salts had more issues than others. __________________ 180 gal Display, 100 gal basement sump, 33 gal refugium, 3x250 MH, 2x160 VHO actinics, zoos, some softies, LPS & lots of acros and other SPS. 100 gal prop tank plumbed into main system w/ 2x96 PC lights and 1x150 MH,

11-12-2006, 11:34 AM	#9
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	That is a great link. Can anyone tell me what control tank letter used Coralife salt? I could not figure that out. Any other comments specifically about Coralife. I have been using it happily for the last 3 1/2 years but wouuld not be oppossed to changing. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

11-12-2006, 02:24 PM	#10
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	http://www.fantasyreef.com/macna/bor...emanlowe57.jpg That image shows which salt was which. Coralife was "A" __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

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