• Which salt to choose?

  • Heather6148

A 250-liter sea is planned to be launched. Reef. Both soft and hard corals are planned, plus some fish. Which of the two salts should be chosen: AQUARIUM SYSTEMS Reef Crystals or Tropic Marin Pro Reef Sea Salt? I understand that there are many other good brands, but the list was made from those that are constantly available for sale in Kyiv.

Vanessa6144

Off-topic is a contagious thing))

Steven7574

Yeah, but this won't be my first sea one. And I'll launch another 2x25 liters next week.

Andrew4194

I didn't work with the first one, but I have no complaints about the second.

Michele

I apologize for my two cents, and I understand that dealing with air conditioners can be a hassle. Although I fully understand that the miniature is also very beautiful. But if you have money for the sea, why not splurge and install at least one ton? After all, it will work for itself with the help of all the skimmers.

Crystal4879

Any! I used both, didn't notice any difference. They dissolve very quickly and without residue.

Ryan2281

Then another question: what made you use both? Was there something you didn't like in one, or did you want to compare? The price difference seems minimal.

James5103

Both salts are good! There is practically no difference between them (in quality). I would use a cheaper salt, like Tetra, at the start, and after 2-3 months switch to one of the aforementioned salts, or better yet, a mix of several salts (this is more for gourmets and truth seekers). I have a mixed reef, and lately, I've only been using Tetra salt, and I have no complaints, plus the price is excellent!

Robert1845

If it works out, put it on three. I helped a friend build it, he's been working for a year! The feelings are amazing, and you can dive in yourself. Pure water 2700l + 800 skimmers. Words can't describe it. By the way, here's the link to that jar I built.

Kathy

Rif Crystals was not available, so I took Pro Reef for the experiment. Excellent salt! Not worse, but not better than RK. Naturally, I didn't conduct any laboratory comparative analyses. PS A couple of years ago, one "authority" (I won't say who) wrote on the forum that he made a switch to TM Pro Reef, and the next day the corals released polyps so much that they almost flew out of the aquarium! So, that's all nonsense! PPS My subjective opinion is that Pro Reef is consumed a bit less than Rif Crystals.

Melissa

Namesake, rather samps. Skimmer for 800 liters...

Joyce

For a long time, I used Riff Crystals without any complaints, then switched to TM BIO-ACTIF, but there were fluctuations in KH and CA during the changes. Now I am using Korallen-Zucht and so far I have no complaints.

Jeffery

Rif Crystals - used it. Good salt. Now I've switched back to Red Sea Coral Pro. I don't even know why.

Daniel9952

I recommend Koralien breeding!!!

Jeffery

All of the above salts are good. I have used them all, including Zyukht. I have no complaints about any of them. My personal choice is Tropic Marine (Bioactive, Pro Reef) mixed with Tetra (also excellent salt!!!).

Chad

I use Tetra - no complaints. It's always available. But with Airif and its Coralenzucht, today there is Airif, and tomorrow it might be gone.

Charles

The discussions about salt began and ended with IREEF...

Rachael

I will be at your company on Monday, invited to spend money on a fresh shipment, and I will also take some salt for testing.

Ross

I generally recommended KZ salt, as recently everyone who bought it has given very positive feedback. We also have Tropic marinating salt in stock. In our stands, we use the TM Prorif; we have used Bioactive several times as well... there are no complaints about Prorif and Bioactive. We have large substitutions, very large, and almost every day. Well, the results, as they say, are evident))) Tulip, you won't be able to wait! There is so much salt that three lifetimes wouldn't be enough for you to buy that much.

Tanner

I bought Tropic Marin Pro Reef. With a week interval, I did 2 water changes of 20%. It may be self-suggestion, but it seems to me that the inhabitants respond to these changes with more enthusiasm than to Red Sea.

Elizabeth

THE SAME EFFECT, ONLY BEFORE AQUAMEDIC AND TETRA WERE USED, NOW TROPIC MARINE PRO REEF.

John1464

If it's not a secret, where did you buy the salt for Tropic Marin?

Sharon

You have it through the Knyazev's beam!

Marie5735

Then this salt is 100% TM about the reef!

Tracy4603

You answered mysteriously somehow. So, are there options somewhere (let's not point fingers) to buy a bucket of TM about the reef, but the contents will be different?

Charles4157

there is also that...

Wendy2244

Who is causing such a ruckus with the salt!? Is someone pouring kitchen rock salt into a bucket!?

Rick

I'm running out of salt, I usually like to buy a bucket as a reserve... where is the price/quality ratio optimal? Before that, I used TM-Fish (but I commented) on it, it dissolved excellently, I liked it... I bought Red Sea by chance - it's been a struggle with dissolving, clumps, debris... maybe it was stored incorrectly... Which one should I buy and how much does it cost?

Amy1672

TM or tetra.

Kevin262

No, the salt is like that, it was definitely the same. Now on the tetre - much better, I haven't tried the tropic marin, I can't say.

Kevin3579

I use Tetra ine SeaSalt, and I have no complaints. However, I am considering trying Tropic Marin Pro Reef Sea Salt in one aquarium to see which is better.

Melissa

I switched to Tropic in Pro Reef Sea Salt a year ago and I don't regret it. Red Sea is about the same as "Artemovskaya" from the Tetra grocery store, somewhere in between.

Cassandra1840

I really liked Tropic in BioActif! Actually, not me, but my reef!

Dawn6148

TM or ATI

William

TM since the very launch. No comments. Now I took KZ for trial. (reluctantly, as IR did not manage to deliver TM in time)

Rachel

Has anyone used Seachem Reef Salt? What are the reviews about it? My Tetra salt is running out, and I'm thinking of treating my corals to a new, higher-quality salt. I considered getting TM Pro Reef, but I can't find it in a small package of at least 10 kg; it's only available in 25 kg buckets. With my water changes of 5-10 liters a week, it would last almost a year and a half... and it's quite a hit to pay around 1000 at once.

William5838

Olegasi was launched like this))) seems very satisfied)))

Amy9618

Who said it's only a bucket? Whatever you say, we'll weigh it.

Michael3221

I just want the salt to be in proper packaging so that I don't have to worry about the bag tearing or getting wet somewhere...

Melissa

we pack in plastic bags, many take them... there have been no complaints

Hannah

I used to buy in bulk at Airife all the time. They pack it well. But a bucket is more convenient. Last time I took a bucket.

Melissa3200

Yes, I would take a bucket too, but that bucket doesn't fit with the size of my aquarium.

Jesse3979

I started up and am currently using Tetra ine SeaSalt, it dissolves well, no complaints.

Randall7906

I ordered Tetra ine SeaSalt 20kg for the launch (around autumn). I was surprised that the salt was just poured into a bucket and not packaged in a bag. However, according to reviews, it's excellent, cheap, and of good quality. It personally cost me 500 (20kg bucket), and the delivery was free.

Yvette209

Why do you need a bag if the bucket is already airtight? I filled it with salt and closed the lid tightly, moisture won't get in.

Angela

Indeed - he dispersed the moisture from the air and opened the bucket. And all the renowned manufacturers have buckets with holes, since they also pack salt in bags.

Andrew9581

If you live somewhere in the swamps, where there is eternal fog and 99% humidity, then maybe moisture will get into the bucket... I have used this salt for a long time, and no moisture has ever gotten into the bucket, and the bag is clearly unnecessary; the Germans are not fools, if they needed to add another bag, they would have done it.

Destiny

I often encountered at the RC that newly purchased salt needs to be mixed, as some trace elements settle to the bottom due to transportation and storage. So, mixing it in the bag is much more convenient without opening it. As for the topic... it all depends on the residents; I don't think it's necessary to choose a brand related to reefs for a fish or soft aquarium. Something cheaper but tested can also work.

Christopher3770

I have also been using Tetra ine SeaSalt for 3 years now (in 20kg buckets). It dissolves well, and I have no complaints about its quality or storage. It is always stored in buckets (the lid fits quite tightly) without bags, there have been no clumps, and there is no sediment or cloudiness when dissolving the salt.

Anthony7814

I want to ask you how you prepare water for replacement - do you use fresh salt solution or let it sit for a day or two? And one more question, what is the calcium content in water with Tetra ine SeaSalt for replacement, for example, at a density of 1.025? Thank you in advance.

Debbie3587

I have Tetra salt. I fill a bucket with water from the reverse osmosis system (it flows directly into the bucket after the membrane). Then I drop a small pump into the bucket and slowly add an approximate amount of salt. After that, I check the temperature and heat it if necessary, then I measure the density and bring it to 1.024. After that, the pump mixes the water with the salt for several hours. That's it.

James

Thank you for your response. Does the tetramethylammonium salt, at this water density, provide 420 mg/L of calcium? Of course, if you measured the calcium.

Jessica5348

NIKOLAI, I measured - at a density of 1.025, the RED SEA test shows Ca 450.

Judy

I am filling up 15 liters of osmotic water for a water change, approximately at 23-25 degrees (as of today), using Tetra salt. (I have a measuring cup for 15 liters) I stir it with a large spoon, the salt dissolves perfectly, and after 20-25 minutes in the reef, the salted water is always clear, with a density of 1.024. I measured calcium a couple of times, and it showed around 430. I don't specifically measure it with every water change, why should I?

Sheila

Thank you for the information. They are discussing Tetra salt here. Google translation: "Tetra sea salt has no nitrates or phosphates, with excellent calcium readings at 439ppm and 1320 for magnesium, not a bad price."

Jesse

And here there is data about other salts. I just bought a calcium test from Sera, and it even shows 320-340 mg/L on freshly mixed water with Tetra ine SeaSalt. Now it's clear that the test is crap.

Elijah7048

Many salts produce such a result for calcium, so there is no need to be surprised; this may be true.

Vanessa

Maybe so, but it contradicts the data from our and foreign forum members mentioned above. In general, it's better to buy a reliable test and not worry about it.

James5103

Almost all calcium tests are drop tests, and even though the eyes may not distinguish colors, I always wonder (with the TM test) whether it is already white/completely white/or has been white for a long time and the result is inaccurate...((((

Brandy1134

I don't have a very convenient container for mixing salt, with a narrow neck... I found a solution, I throw a diffuser in there for a day and the salt dissolves. There are also conflicting rumors that this way the resin potential increases...

Curtis9143

I read this topic again. I installed the program from here. The program has water parameters for salt solutions from major manufacturers. According to the program, Tetra has 360 mg/L of Ca. And I fell into deep disbelief in Tetra's salt.

Laura7633

for nothing.

Curtis9143

I'm sorry, but that's not an argument. In 5 months of testing the water in my marine aquarium (using tests from Sera and Tropic Marin), I have never received a value above 400 mg/L of Ca. I regularly add calcium chloride and baking soda, but there are hardly any corals. During the last water change, a white precipitate formed when dissolving the salt from Tetra. My water is from a purified reverse osmosis system. So I'm thinking about it. And you say it's in vain.

Cassandra7840

This time, the latest batch of Tropic Marin Pro also had a small issue. Interestingly, the pump ran for 1.5 days (that's how it turned out). Previously, it would dissolve completely in an hour. There seems to be something wrong with the calcium test. Is it fresh water, or should it be read specifically in mg/L (marine aquarium)? Is Halimeda present in the aquarium? When were the tests done - immediately after the water change? According to feedback from forum members (who can be trusted), they had no complaints about Tetra, both during the initial setup and during regular use.

Ricardo7341

There is a branch of the J.K. (living stones).

Kyle

I have Tetra ine SeaSalt, and after starting it showed 340 mg/L of calcium. That's a bit low, though - the JBL test might be inaccurate, but according to the tests from Sera and Tropic Marin, the results aren't any better. I want to set up a quarantine tank, taking most of the water from the aquarium, and I'm considering which salt to choose to raise the calcium levels in the main aquarium with water changes. What do you recommend?

Andrew419

I have the same situation with tetra; when I used Sichev's salt, there was none of this. I still can't understand the reason for the precipitation.

Cynthia

What was required to be shown. Three tests cannot lie in one point. I think tetracycline salt is intended for fish M.A. (marine aquarium), not for coral.

Mitchell7972

The matter is about the quality of salt.

Christopher1774

I think the issue lies in the tests, specifically in the measuring cylinder; in the Serov test, it's not 5 ml but about 3. That's why I've long made it a habit to use a syringe to measure water for the tests! Here's a topic; I also couldn't figure out what the problem was, and the salt was Aquamedic.

Leslie

There is a program called AquaCalculator, and in it, the author provided data on all salts. We see and think.

Darlene4238

That's right. I do the same.

Christine

I was at A's today at "RIF" and clarified about the Tetra salt. He said that the salt is suitable for reef aquariums and he has no complaints about the quality of Tetra.

Michelle1505

Good things are never cheap. And what good does Tetra actually produce?

John1464

It would be good to mix it up, professionally test it, and provide the numbers...

Heather2018

Hourly mixing Tropic Pro. 36g/L. Calcium 432. (TM test) Salinity 1.021

Diana7891

Tetra Marin salt test: KH = 11.8 Ca = 410 Mg = 1380 salinity 1.025 Salifert test. There are no complaints about the salt - it dissolves quickly, within a maximum of 15 minutes without residue. After the water change, the corals definitely inflate more.

Richard

GUYS, TETRA MARINE salt is good, the price basically matches the quality, let's say it's salt for a mixed aquarium: more for fish and also suitable for corals. I measured today: KH - 11 Ca - 400 salinity 1.025 RED SEA test for Ca, JBL for KH. I don't have a test for magnesium yet.

Andrea8397

So, three tests go to waste, or is the salt I have not tetramarin? Let's draw some conclusions!? Where can I buy calcium test from Salit, and if I take measurements and they are normal, what direction should I take? I understood that if my fellow hobbyists have positive results with this salt, then the tests are faulty. Sorry, but you can really mess up an aquarium to the point where, as Aunt Sonya used to say, there won't be anything to breathe...

Kenneth7331

Today I bought 2 kg of AquaVitro salinity™ salt (at the aquarium center). At 7:00 PM, I made 20 liters of a 1.025 solution. The salt dissolved easily, without any residue. However, the water became cloudy, but I was warned about that. After 2 hours of circulation with aeration, the water became clear. I will test it in the morning (morning is wiser than evening). I will inform you tomorrow.

Jessica5348

You have already provided this data on the forum. You have salt from Torpic Marin with calcium 480 mg/L!!!!! Don't take it personally, but as I said, I DON'T BELIEVE IT. Most likely, there is a constant error in the direction of an increase of 60 mg/L.

Crystal

Well, no offense, but you told me over the phone that your Kн is 7. Your overall opinion with colleagues about promoting the salt brand is starting to raise some suspicions for me. Yes, regarding the JBL tests, the instructions for the Kн test state under the exclamation mark that the lower water edge should be at the 5 ml mark. After doing two tests with a syringe and the edge, I got a difference of 3 units. If I do the same with the calcium test, the result will be the same, but there are no such indications in the Ca test. In general, everything is figurative and vague...

Katherine

And what images I trust the Salit test 100%. Once, we tested the water in Oхват's aquarium with three tests - my Salit test, JBL test, and a homemade test prepared by one of the aquarists. The results for calcium matched. By the way, Oхват also uses Tetra salt. As for the data I provided regarding Tropic in Pro Reef salt, it's possible that I bought a counterfeit salt, because the KH is very low...

Melissa2062

Friends, perhaps despite the fact that we use purified (osmotic) water, it still has different properties unknown to us in different regions. Water is a mysterious substance that affects the final result when dissolving salts in it. I once watched a documentary about water, and oh, there were many interesting things about this substance, even regarding its memory!

Rachel

In the file, an independent test of popular salts.

Caroline1599

More serious research on salts can be found here.

Zachary

So. Morning test AquaVitro salinity™. Tests: Ca Mg - Tropic in; pH Alc - MultiTest™: ine Basic. Result: Ca - 422 mg/L Mg - 1280 mg/L pH - 8.3 Alc - 4. Conclusion (for myself, but out loud). 1. I didn't have such parameters with Tetra salt (I warn you, I'm not a businessman in aquaristics) 2. I won't return to Tetra salt. 3. I will do a few water changes and observe the condition of the corals. Impressed by this topic, I reread it last night. People are impressed with Tropic Marin and Red Sea.

Curtis9143

Where did you buy this salt?

Kayla7655

I stand by my words, my KH in the aquarium is 7, and KH 11 gave me a reading in the one-liter aquarium where I dissolved 37 grams of TETRA salt. Why are you even worried about the salt? Your aquarium is just starting to mature, there are few corals, TETRA will be more than enough for you. In the future, if you plan to set up an SPS reef, you can install a calcium reactor and switch to another salt if TETRA doesn't suit you.

Katie5500

Dude, I'm not really worried, it's just that everywhere they say calcium should be at least 400, plus the growths have been annoying, but they're slowly starting to decline. I'm saying I want to start a quarantine tank and gradually transfer water from the main aquarium, and since I'm adding fresh water, it should have better parameters. What was the calcium level in that one-liter aquarium?

Michael826

400

Alyssa6727

I made exactly the same mistake when starting - I didn't test the water for 4 months and my Carolina almost took off too. It's not the salt that's to blame, but the aquarist. In my aquarium, the KH dropped below 5, and calcium also went down to 380. So what should Carolina feed on? That's why it took off. Regarding the salt, when I changed the water with Tetra salt, the corals reacted very positively. As for me, the salt is fine.

Laura3615

I only didn't have tests for calcium and magnesium. I believed that the substitutes would compensate for their content. If the substitute doesn't have a normal chemical composition from the beginning, then where will it come from later?

Brooke3987

We are not changing 100% of the water, so naturally, the calcium will be less and less.

Kimberly4253

I'm currently reading nonsense from you! I don't deal in salt or chemicals; I have my own topic where it's clear what I trade and what I sell. Everything has grown and is thriving precisely on Tetra salt, which you criticize. I buy it in buckets of 20 kg, not in little bags like you do; I don't recognize little bags and "branded" packets. That's why I say I'm completely satisfied with Tetra Marin salt for softness. Tropic in... salt is better, more expensive, but also more demanding for corals. As for your Carolina issue, don't make me laugh, and don't blame the salt; figure out your other reasons.

Stuart

I hereby confirm that Tetra Marin salt is a great material to work with. I don't argue that there are brands that are even better. However, good results can also be achieved with Tetra when working with mixed reefs. In my aquarium, for example, Carolina has been thriving for many years, despite the fact that I use Tetra salt. If there are any questions regarding the levels of Ca and Mg, they can be easily resolved with balling.

Tasha

Guys - who has used Aqua Medic Meersalz? What are the reviews from using it? Is the tetra finished ............ or should I not change horses midstream?

Denise

Off-topic. Someone should definitely respond here - you have a lot of equipment - most of the adjustments will have to be made to the "dosing."

Tami

Salt is just salt. If you need a replacement, take Red Sea Coral Pro Salt, in my opinion, it's the most ideal for replacements. Tetra is not a bad salt, but only for soft water and fish; it has very little calcium. It's perfect for starting up, but then it needs to be diluted.

Kimberly3727

Red Sea Coral Pro Salt, which bucket is red or black?

Kimberly3727

black.