io . Tried a bit of everything over the years. But if you're dosing, io is the best value ime...others are better for this or that...io just works at a good price...and I use a lot...lol
Instant ocean reef crystalWhat salt is everyone using for there coral ..... I need to get some more and wanted to see what everyone else is using
Yep that’s the only thing I hate about IO. But it’s super affordable and within my budget so I’ve been sticking with it for my aquariums. (I have the tank síndrome bug) LOLAbout a year now, mixes very clear compared to IO which I switched from. No sediment on the bottom of the mixing containers that I can tell
I’m thinking the CA reactor is the way to go but is it necessary on smaller systems such as a 13.5, 80g & a 20 long? The 120dt & future 200 & 130dt maybe better suited imo. What are you thoughts on this chief? (Yep I’m a tank-a-Holic)Don't over think it.
Use the salt that is convenient to you and what you can afford.
On a smaller system, if you want to go fancy, go for it. But large system, I wouldn't go broke on salt. Stick to the one with consistency and you'll be fine.
I wouldn't lose sleep over a salt brand that is a little low on ALK, CA, or MG. The water change percentage you should be doing will not affect your overall system parameters in any meaningful way.
For example a 10% waterchange will affect your ALK this much using salt that is presumeably low at 6dKH and you keep your tank at 9dKH.
(9*0.9+6*0.1)=8.7dKH. This is well within your test kit tolerance and will likely be even out with your dosing or ca reactor.
I've been using IO for all the above reasons. Weekly 10% water change and a ca reactor is all I do.
Unfortunately I use IO reef crystals not the regular. And that one isn’t on sale lolRegular Instant Ocean. Currently $34 for the 160g bucket on Amazon. Hard to beat given how expensive this hobby is in general.
I was able to keep a 200 gallon with sps dominant with just using BulkReef 2 parts and MG dosing until the very end before I transferred it to the 360G. This video showed the tail end of the tank before the transfer.I’m thinking the CA reactor is the way to go but is it necessary on smaller systems such as a 13.5, 80g & a 20 long? The 120dt & future 200 & 130dt maybe better suited imo. What are you thoughts on this chief? (Yep I’m a tank-a-Holic)
Does it work for youUnfortunately I use IO reef crystals not the regular. And that one isn’t on sale lol
So far so good yesDoes it work for you