What's everyone using for salt

[Brookster123]

And...go!

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[bribo12]

Instant ocean but I'm switching to Red Sea coral pro after I run out

 

[Sniperhank]

I use whatever is on sale.

 

[Brookster123]

So it's not all that important? Like salts salt?? I'm using coral pro currently, is switching a big deal? Like I switched my dog food by accident and she pooooed everywhere for a few days.. Not like That??

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[bribo12]

Not like that haha. Just be aware some salts do have very different params, but you shouldn't have an issue

 

[Brookster123]

That's what I was reading, the alk can be way high With some and not others.. I guess it's not a major concern unless you have everything in there??

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[54seaweed]

I use kent marine it has a higher calcium level and I also get a good deal on it
many just bounce back n forth

 

[bribo12]

I actually am switching to Red Sea because the alk is lower but calcium is higher than reef crystals which is better for my tank as I run it around 7.0 alk and 430 calcium.

I usually test my wc water beforehand just in case but even if it is higheer or lower than the dt I doubt it will make a serious impact unless it is a bad batch of salt and the readings are insane.

 

[Sniperhank]

Each brand has pros and cons. It's about what you are looking for...but at the end of the day even the cheapest salt will keep a tank and grow corals w/o issue.

 

[Mebbid]

As long as you aren't doing huge water changes a change in salts shouldn't cause any issues.