Anyone uses this salt ?? Instant Ocean has nitrates even tough it's supposed to be nitrates free.
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #1 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Dec 22, 2004 #1 KahluaZzZ Dec 22, 2004 Anyone uses this salt ?? Instant Ocean has nitrates even tough it's supposed to be nitrates free.
A aresgod Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #2 Jan 14, 2004 1,987 2 0 mass Visit site Dec 22, 2004 #2 A aresgod Dec 22, 2004 i use reef crystals, they dont mess with my nitrates
S.Reef Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #3 Dec 1, 2003 1,830 0 0 36 Michigan Dec 22, 2004 #3 S.Reef Dec 22, 2004 I use instant ocean and have had excellent results. Are you sure the water you are dissolving the salt in is nitrate free? Tropic Marin is an excellent brand great for reefs and fish onlys alike.
I use instant ocean and have had excellent results. Are you sure the water you are dissolving the salt in is nitrate free? Tropic Marin is an excellent brand great for reefs and fish onlys alike.
dbacksrat Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #4 Jun 3, 2003 1,865 0 0 36 Glendale, AZ Visit site Dec 22, 2004 #4 dbacksrat Dec 22, 2004 the salt of preference in my area (as i learned on reef central) is oceanic--instant ocean is supposedly not consistent in pH and alkalinity
the salt of preference in my area (as i learned on reef central) is oceanic--instant ocean is supposedly not consistent in pH and alkalinity
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #5 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Dec 22, 2004 #5 KahluaZzZ Dec 22, 2004 No there's already little nitrates in my water...but with Instant Ocean it gets higher
dbacksrat Superstar Fish Dec 22, 2004 #6 Jun 3, 2003 1,865 0 0 36 Glendale, AZ Visit site Dec 22, 2004 #6 dbacksrat Dec 22, 2004 try experimenting with different salts til u find the one u like
S.Reef Superstar Fish Dec 23, 2004 #7 Dec 1, 2003 1,830 0 0 36 Michigan Dec 23, 2004 #7 S.Reef Dec 23, 2004 Hmm...I find instant ocean excellent for the price and fine for quality purposes.
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Dec 23, 2004 #8 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Dec 23, 2004 #8 KahluaZzZ Dec 23, 2004 i don't hate the salt since i never used anything else. Yeah it's cheap but i wanna see if there's something better with less nitrates
i don't hate the salt since i never used anything else. Yeah it's cheap but i wanna see if there's something better with less nitrates
1979camaro Ultimate Fish Dec 31, 2004 #9 Oct 22, 2002 5,862 2 0 42 San Ramon, CA Dec 31, 2004 #9 1979camaro Dec 31, 2004 i would also reccomend trying oceanic...i love that stuff....dissolves really easily too
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Dec 31, 2004 #10 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Dec 31, 2004 #10 KahluaZzZ Dec 31, 2004 hey camaro...you're back
1979camaro Ultimate Fish Jan 2, 2005 #11 Oct 22, 2002 5,862 2 0 42 San Ramon, CA Jan 2, 2005 #11 1979camaro Jan 2, 2005 indeed...i was out of commision for a while there...i had an emergency appendectomy followed by a brief visit to see the parents, but i should be on pretty much every day now hope yall had a fun holiday type season
indeed...i was out of commision for a while there...i had an emergency appendectomy followed by a brief visit to see the parents, but i should be on pretty much every day now hope yall had a fun holiday type season
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Jan 2, 2005 #12 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Jan 2, 2005 #12 KahluaZzZ Jan 2, 2005 Ooh. Okay get well
1979camaro Ultimate Fish Jan 2, 2005 #13 Oct 22, 2002 5,862 2 0 42 San Ramon, CA Jan 2, 2005 #13 1979camaro Jan 2, 2005 im all well now, but thanks
W wayne Elite Fish Jan 2, 2005 #14 Oct 22, 2002 4,077 3 0 Jan 2, 2005 #14 W wayne Jan 2, 2005 I had an emergency appendicectomy in 1976 and got 6 weeks in hospital for my pains. Get well!
1979camaro Ultimate Fish Jan 3, 2005 #15 Oct 22, 2002 5,862 2 0 42 San Ramon, CA Jan 3, 2005 #15 1979camaro Jan 3, 2005 sucktastic...you must have ruptured, eh wayne? im glad i got there before it went
AndyL Large Fish Jan 3, 2005 #16 Oct 22, 2002 908 1 0 47 Calgary AB Jan 3, 2005 #16 AndyL Jan 3, 2005 WB camaro, All I have to say on the salt topic - anything but that red sea crap thats absofrigginlutely chock full of phosphates... Andy
WB camaro, All I have to say on the salt topic - anything but that red sea crap thats absofrigginlutely chock full of phosphates... Andy
1979camaro Ultimate Fish Jan 3, 2005 #17 Oct 22, 2002 5,862 2 0 42 San Ramon, CA Jan 3, 2005 #17 1979camaro Jan 3, 2005 red sea would definitely not be my first choice either
KahluaZzZ Superstar Fish Jan 5, 2005 #18 Jun 12, 2004 2,778 3 0 48 Montreal, Quebec Visit site Jan 5, 2005 #18 KahluaZzZ Jan 5, 2005 Well my girlfriend bought me Reef Crystals. Will try this one
S.Reef Superstar Fish Jan 5, 2005 #19 Dec 1, 2003 1,830 0 0 36 Michigan Jan 5, 2005 #19 S.Reef Jan 5, 2005 I find it to be a pretty good brand.
W wayne Elite Fish Jan 6, 2005 #20 Oct 22, 2002 4,077 3 0 Jan 6, 2005 #20 W wayne Jan 6, 2005 Very nice. I've just gone back to IO after a short effort with Aqua Medic which was a bit low in alk I think.
Very nice. I've just gone back to IO after a short effort with Aqua Medic which was a bit low in alk I think.
