Which salt mix do you use for your reef?

[krak256]

I'm currently using Reef Crystals for my tank and I'm getting decent SPS growth. I like it because it's relatively cheap and I'm getting decent growth. I not sure what levels my trace elements are at since I don't test.

What are you guys using?

Edit:
if anyone is looking to buy reef crystals, drsfostersmith has a sick deal.

search for AGN-16882 on the site and it marks the 160g bucket of Reef Crystals down to $31.99. I just bought two buckets. There's also a coupon to reduce shipping by $5, its 11318418.

 

[Deanos]

Whatever is on sale.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Joe’s Jambalaya

 

[MatthewScars]

you should test and dose cal and KH if youre not already.

I get reef crystals and oceanic. no difference.

 

[kool-cat]

Tropic Marin $72.50, but I will probably switch to something cheaper after I'm done with my 200 gallon bucket. I'm thinking reef crystals.

 

[NYreefNoob]

d&d pro

 

[nanchil]

Whatever is on sale.

+1

 

[pjewett]

No one every says Instant Ocean....am I the only one? There must be some reason....is it the low calcium?

 

[Domboski]

I use Instant Ocean

 

[hijinks]

I am using instant ocean now.. seeing the same growth i saw with reef crystals

 

[reefman204]

Tropic Marine Pro Reef and Oceanic

 

[anthony27]

I am using oceanic I have found this to be the higest with cal.

 

[KathyC]

This questions seems to come up about once a month..some of the responses...
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/52782-salt-question.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/54674-salt.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/53280-salt-mix.html

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/49225-best-salt.html

 

[CancerverO]

this might help
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/general-discussion/37417-salt-mix-tests.html

 

[Reef Reaper]

Instant Ocean!

 

[mikey3165]

instant ocean's calcium is at around 360 and oceanic is about 430 i believe and instant ocean and reef crystals are made by the same people

 

[pjewett]

Excellent! Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[ecvernon]

Me and my corals like CORALIFE.. i dont have to dose too much

 

[pjewett]

I've had to start dosing 2 part to keep my calcium up...maybe i should do myself a favor and pick something besides IO and get better calcium levels? Came across a study here that measured PO4 too but couldn't figure out the data. Are phosphate levels in salt mixes something to be concerned about? I'm battling to bring mine down right now and understand that it's mostly food and water source that are the culprits but wondered how large a role the salt mix might be playing?

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

Coralife......