What is the best salt?

[drinkingbird]

I am almost at the end of my Coralife salt bag, so I will need to buy more. Should I stick with the same or is there a better salt available for a reef tank.

So far I have not had any problems with this salt. All critters are doing well. 8)

 

[scuba_steve]

what i use and like it !! i wouldnt switch imo

 

[Electrobes]

I like Red Sea so far, its been great.

 

[ellisz]

Seems like I have read some negatives about IO lately. Is this brand not really recommended?

 

[Electrobes]

Instant ocean is fine from what I hear.

 

[dralarms]

I use IO with no problems.

 

[reefobsessed]

I use only IO. I tried Red Sea because it was on sell and I thru 1/2 of it out. I could actully see the dirt in the bottom of the bucket... Nasty. Anyway, I read a post from Reefrunner & he said regardless of what you use, make the change slowly. Dont just change the salt from one water change to the next..

 

[bizzybeas]

If your salt seems to be working well for you I would stick with it! I use tropic marin which I feel is a very good salt.

 

[ellisz]

I have heard good things about tropic marin but I have not seen it locally. Not sure if I want to mail order salt

 

[captivereefs]

I have used almost every salt on the market. I never noticed anyhting different in my tank when using a particular brand. I just tried Coral life becasue it was on sale super cheap at the wholesalers and i must say the Ca and Alk were much better than my Instant Ocean. Also my PH has stayed .1 higher than normal. I think this salt is a good brand that has gotten a bad rap.It is by far the best dissolving salt I have trieds. I used to think it was bad but after trying it I think it is fine. I think all the salts are fine that are on the market right now.

 

[cj10488]

Corallife seemed to be pretty good to me except for the Extremely high Ca levels.. they were way above 500ppm.. Other than that it was great and cheap.. I have tried Kent.. YUK Alk was way high.. Tried IO and it seems to be ok.. and is what i have been using lately.. I think i might switch to either Tropic Marin or back to Coralife

James

 

[captivereefs]

My PH with IO has always been a touch low. I am pleasently surprised with the coralife salt as it has raised my PH.