Instant Ocean Or Reef Crystals

Discussion in 'Salt' started by geodehunter, Sep 17, 2011.

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  1. geodehunter

    geodehunter Plankton

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    Which one should I use? TIA
     
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  3. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    What type of tank will the salt be going into/what are you trying to keep in it?
     
  4. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I always prefer reef crystals, way more nutrients in them....
     
  5. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I do as well but if he has a FO tank then he doesn't need the extra nutrients.
     
  6. geodehunter

    geodehunter Plankton

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    I will be trying my hand at both corals and fish. Looks like the Reef Crystals will be the way I will go. Thanks for the replys its greatly appreciated. :thumbs_up
     
  7. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    You should be fine with the Reef Crystals.
     
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  9. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    I use Reef Crystals currently.
     
  10. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Why not pay the little extra for the nutrients? It couldn't hurt... Just my $0.02
     
  11. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Best of luck!
     
  12. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    IO I've went trough 1 bucket of crystals and didn't see much of a diffrence...I've had pretty good coral growth using IO with RO water so I'm pretty sure IO is good enough...
    thats me though...