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Phil 05-11-2013 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by noirsphynx (Post 808310)
I've tried H2Ocean but found my zoas didn't really like it. I was using Reef Crystals but found it didn't keep my alkalinity/calcium levels up. I've switched to Fluval Sea and really like how it mixes, everything in my tank seems to like it and my levels are much better now.

I didn't like H2O either, I usually use reef crystals but I find low alk and mag so I just picked up a bucket of salinity to try out.
Also seen red sea pro at big ALS.

somewherebeyondthesea 05-11-2013 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Toongraeme (Post 817790)
Anywhere in Edmonton supply Red Sea coral pro?


I get mine at Big Als on Boxing Day (cheaper) I really enjoy Red Sea, But a large Bucket will last me all year (till next boxing day):wink: But that's cuz I only have 4 nanos.

Toongraeme 05-11-2013 11:19 PM

Haha, cool..... It's what I used back in the uk. I'm sure I've asked on here in the past aswell lol....

Baker 05-12-2013 02:02 PM

I started out with IO and made a switch to Red Sea Coral Pro and everything looks pretty happy. Im a newb thought so I dont think I really have anything to base an opinion on.

paddyob 05-12-2013 02:32 PM

I like H2Ocean as its supposed to be natural sea salt... Jacked with the appropriate elements.

I believe all others are synthetic salt.

That was my sole reason for choosing it. But it also works very well. It's not an "instant ocean " as it recommends letting it mix for 24hrs.

I have a mix barrel so no big deal here.

Toongraeme 05-12-2013 06:11 PM

I started with kent salt about 10 years ago, then moved onto reef crystals. For the last year or so in the uk I was using Red Sea coral pro. I used to mix it the day before and never had any problems. I thought it was great for sps because the alk and calcium are high. H2Ocean had some mixed reviews in the uk. So I'm really just wanting to stick with what I know.....

SanguinesDream 05-13-2013 02:02 AM

Fluval Sea, because it mixes so nice and has added Calcium that my SPS love. I've noticed quite a difference.

SanguinesDream 05-13-2013 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by noirsphynx (Post 808310)
I've tried H2Ocean but found my zoas didn't really like it. I was using Reef Crystals but found it didn't keep my alkalinity/calcium levels up. I've switched to Fluval Sea and really like how it mixes, everything in my tank seems to like it and my levels are much better now.

+1. Honestly it is worth the peace of mind knowing that if I miss a week on dosing it isn't going to make or break it.

chi 05-25-2013 12:07 AM

Where can I find fluval sea salt in the lower mainland bc area? Vancouver. Burnaby areas.

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chi 06-24-2013 11:36 PM

Just bought a new salt to try. Since there was no one posting on this salt. S
Ive decided to be the forum guinea pig, i got the Aquavitro salinity. Each bucket has a guranteed value. My first batch had a really low alkalinity so I decided to mix the salt by pouring out the salt to another bucket and repeating that process by three times. My second batch of mix matched the results well. High calcium mag and alk.
Mixes cloudy. (Followed all the methods to mix salt, salt added to water then bringing up the temp but still cloudy. When added to the tank partially cloudy it cleared up within 15 minutes. Had no ill effects on my corals. Sps lps. Softies.
Liking it for the nice guranteed stats. Hate the mixing.

I also found fluval sea salt at aquariumswest in dt vancouver. The price is not to my liking so I passed.

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