Those Who Have Used IO Reef Crystals...need info

Discussion in 'Salt' started by clownfish, Feb 14, 2008.

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  1. clownfish

    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    Hey guys, those of you who have used IO RC, can you tell me what the calcium and other elements levels are in this salt after mixing with RO/DI water? I'm trying to decide between IO RC and Seachem's Reef....I"ve been using plain IO without any problems, but I want to try the Reef Crystals now that my bucket is almost empty.

    So please, if you have used it and tested it, let me know what the levels are.

    On a side question, how accurate is a refractometer compared to a hydrometer? I'm also thinking about getting one (refracto). Thanks and peace!
     
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    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    still waiting guys....zzzzz lol
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I use REEF CRYSTALS and I'm very happy with it. If nobody can help you with answering your question, I'll be doing a water change sometime this weekend and will let you know.
     
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  4. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    we just had a discussion about this yesterday... I've always heard a refractometer is well worth the money... one of kogle's buddies had a hydrometer and thought his water was doing good at 1.023... ogle brought over his ref. and measured it at 1.032:( that was enough to talk me into a refractometer!
     
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  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    :-/ Don't know if this is just blarney from a competitor...but should not be overlooked:

    The Facts About Reef Crystals®​

    ](Copyright ® 2000 by Aqua Craft®, Inc. All rights reserved.)​


    Article a bit dated, so may have been improvements. Would hope so.

    Fyi...I am sticking with plain old IO...
     
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  6. BaxterS80

    BaxterS80 Pajama Cardinal

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    Refractometer is the way to go....
     
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  8. clownfish

    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    Damn nice Geek!!! how can I give you 1000000000 karma for this?...screw it, I'll give you what I'm allowed and buy you a coke. ;D

    Pretty mixed results though....the red sea coral pro seems pretty good...I'm wondering though, the IO, second left, is it the RC kind? I wonder.
     
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