changing brands of salt water?

[swjunkie]

I am currently using IO and I would like to try Oceanic. Would I beable to mix the 2 in my tank? If I was to add Oceanic to my IO during a pwc.

[Reese]

No. Mixing two different salt mixes could cause your tank to explode.

Seriously, just do your partial water changes with water mixed with the Oceanic. There shouldn't be any problem...

[cmor1701d]

I agree with Reese's second statement. Just start using it for PWC but start with a 5% change, then a 10% change, especially on a 125. I've changed salt brands twice and I'm about to do it again.

[mrcrazypants05]

Ive heard of people mixing IO and Oceanic to get better levels of certain things. Im sure theres someone here that mixes. Anyone???

[AquaReefer]

I recently switched from IO to Seachem Reef Salt. I was totally out of IO so I just started using it with water changes. No one I know has ever mixed salts.

[swjunkie]

Thanx guys. I have read that the oceanic has better CA levels than IO. It is for my 10G still havent set up my 125g yet. We got some bad news about a week ago. My sister-in-law has lung/brain cancer so we are planning a trip to go see her in PA. So my 125g is put on hold until I get back.

[MT79]

oceanic has better CA levels than IO

I would not say better just higher. Oceanic is way too high in CA, and IO tends to be alittle low. IMO I'd stick w/ IO and just add some Ca to the fresh SW, or try something other than oceanic if you have corals. JMO

[melosu58]

Sorry about your sister in law. And reese you had me on your first statement but I`ve always been told dont mix so I haven`t. I used IO for years but recently changed over to Oceanic. I like what I`m seeing.

[MT79]

Originally Posted by swjunkie

My sister-in-law has lung/brain cancer

I missed that initially-sorry to hear that. Best wishes to her.

Originally Posted by melosu58

I used IO for years but recently changed over to Oceanic. I like what I`m seeing.

The never ending salt debate! As you can see Swjunkie success can be had w/ most brands available. Best to pick one and stick w/ it IMO.

[melosu58]

Sounds look good advice to me

[swjunkie]

thank you very much. and thanx for the best wishes. I went ahead and bought the oceanic yesterday. I have it mixing in a seperate tank. I will keep you posted.