Kent salt??

[imow]

Has anyone used this before?? Ive always been an Instant Ocean user and ordered some online, but they sent me Kent Salt instead!! Do you think it is OK to use?? How about me switching salts after 4 years??

Thanks

Ken

 

[sawcjack00]

It should be fine. From what I understand, Kent salt is just a private label version of I/O. it comes from the same source.

 

[imow]

Thanks... I didnt really want the hassle of returning the salt. I cant understand how ignorant some stores may be, I ordered IO, it says on the packing slip IO, even stamped with a "Packed with Pride" signed stamp .... How do you mess up and send something diferent??

 

[Anonymous]

Kent salt is NOT IO. It is made by Aquarium Systems, for Kent, but is a different recipe than IO.

That said it is a fine salt. You shouldn't notice any difference.

 

[sillingw]

I only use Kent and am very happy with it, I would also reiterate that even though IO and Kent are produced by the same factory, they are different recipes and not exactly the same salt - I would have no issues in using the kent though - in fact it's usually slightly more expensive and some consider it superior

 

[Kitta]

I used to use Kent salt and switched to IO because the store didn't have Kent in stock. The only difference I can tell is Kent salt leaves a film of residue on top after mixing. Now I don't want to switch back because IO mixes cleaner

 

[fishfarmer]

I switched from IO to Kent because LFS was having a sale. I think the Kent mixes better than the IO.