Rapid change in salt brands

Inertiatic · 01-04-2012, 07:32 PM

I'm looking to ditch my Oceanic salt because I am just not pleased with it. I have this feeling that I might have a bad batch, but I don't really like the ridiculous high Calcium it contains and every batch of saltwater I've made with this new container of it has made my water cloudy. With my recent loses, I wanna dump this salt now before it causes any more deaths down the line (if it indeed was the source).

With that said, is it possible to do a drastic change in salt brands? I've read that people recommend slowly mixing in the old salt with the new, but I don't really want to use the Oceanic salt anymore.

Also, anyone have any suggestions for a similar salt brand or a good one. Seems like everyone has their own preference, so I would love to hear them.

Mr. Bill · 01-04-2012, 07:47 PM

For LPS/SPS dominant tanks, a lot of people like Reef Crystals or Red Sea Coral Pro. It won't hurt anything to switch, just start using the new salt for normal routine water changes.

zackscott20 · 01-04-2012, 07:51 PM

i am a big fan of kent salt. i switched from instant ocean. i didn't do any mixing with the old. i love the kent, no problems at all with perfect calcium.

lmr2o · 01-04-2012, 08:38 PM

I really like the Tropic Marin pro reef I got

Reef-a-holic · 01-04-2012, 09:05 PM

I'm pretty happy with Coralife, LOL! This is one of those topics where everyone has a favorite for one reason of another.

As far as switching, unless you're planning a really large WC I don't see any issues.

xxredxpandaxx · 01-04-2012, 09:47 PM

I have heard of people just changing without mixing the two different brands and having no problems. I really like my reef crystals from instant ocean!

Inertiatic · 01-04-2012, 10:27 PM

Glad to know I can just start water changes with the new salt, thank you guys.

I think I will try out some Reef Crystals due to the fair price.

saltyfresh · 01-04-2012, 10:27 PM

I really like my salinity form seachem!
But I would recommend reefsalt by seachem for you!!

01-04-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
Inertiatic Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 26 Posts: 582 Skin: Mint Karma: 3771071	Rapid change in salt brands I'm looking to ditch my Oceanic salt because I am just not pleased with it. I have this feeling that I might have a bad batch, but I don't really like the ridiculous high Calcium it contains and every batch of saltwater I've made with this new container of it has made my water cloudy. With my recent loses, I wanna dump this salt now before it causes any more deaths down the line (if it indeed was the source). With that said, is it possible to do a drastic change in salt brands? I've read that people recommend slowly mixing in the old salt with the new, but I don't really want to use the Oceanic salt anymore. Also, anyone have any suggestions for a similar salt brand or a good one. Seems like everyone has their own preference, so I would love to hear them.

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01-04-2012, 07:47 PM	#2
Mr. Bill Giant Squid Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bainbridge, MD Age: 55 Posts: 3,135 Skin: Mint Karma: 78158004	For LPS/SPS dominant tanks, a lot of people like Reef Crystals or Red Sea Coral Pro. It won't hurt anything to switch, just start using the new salt for normal routine water changes.

01-04-2012, 07:51 PM	#3
zackscott20 Skunk Shrimp Join Date: May 2011 Location: IN Posts: 299 Skin: Mint Karma: 271687	i am a big fan of kent salt. i switched from instant ocean. i didn't do any mixing with the old. i love the kent, no problems at all with perfect calcium.

01-04-2012, 08:38 PM	#4
lmr2o Millepora Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE Ohio Age: 28 Posts: 944 Skin: Mint Karma: 5007773	I really like the Tropic Marin pro reef I got

01-04-2012, 09:05 PM	#5
Reef-a-holic 3reef Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 480 Skin: Mint Karma: 1056162	I'm pretty happy with Coralife, LOL! This is one of those topics where everyone has a favorite for one reason of another. As far as switching, unless you're planning a really large WC I don't see any issues.

01-04-2012, 09:47 PM	#6
xxredxpandaxx Coral Banded Shrimp Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange City, FL Age: 21 Posts: 370 Skin: Mint Karma: 58955	I have heard of people just changing without mixing the two different brands and having no problems. I really like my reef crystals from instant ocean!

01-04-2012, 10:27 PM	#7
Inertiatic Aiptasia Anemone Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Temecula, CA Age: 26 Posts: 582 Skin: Mint Karma: 3771071	Glad to know I can just start water changes with the new salt, thank you guys. I think I will try out some Reef Crystals due to the fair price.

01-04-2012, 10:27 PM	#8
saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: in a city in a state in the usa Age: 18 Posts: 709 Skin: Mint Karma: 134242	I really like my salinity form seachem! But I would recommend reefsalt by seachem for you!!