Salty

greggolf · 11-14-2006, 06:01 AM

I bought frshwater salt by accident in the store i was wondering can i use it for saltwater?

Reefneck · 11-14-2006, 06:02 AM

No, Uh-Uh.

Ice · 11-14-2006, 09:37 AM

No. There is a difference.

Bear · 11-14-2006, 11:55 AM

Could you explain what the difference is?

Damon · 11-14-2006, 12:36 PM

Sure.
While salt (NaCl) doesn't change in itself, there are many, many other elements and compounds that truly differentiate one salt from another.
For instance table salt is mostly NaCL with a little iodine in it. Aquarium salts usually are purer NaCl. Sea salts for reef tanks contain many, many other elements needed for marine life. So while they are all NaCl, its the extra "impurities" that make a huge difference.

vvolfe1 · 11-15-2006, 06:02 PM

not trying to highjack thread but since table salt is ruled out, What is the best reef salt on the market? I've read a bunch on the different ones and was just wondering what some peoples opinions were on them.

**Fishfirst** · 11-15-2006, 09:22 PM

The best salt on the market would probably be Reef Crystals in my opinion. Although Red Sea Salt is up there.

i have crabs · 11-16-2006, 10:09 AM

i have 6 sw tanks so ive tried a lot of different salt and i have to agree i think reef crystals is the best ive tried but definatly not the only good salt

Ice · 11-16-2006, 01:31 PM

How is the Instant Salt brand ?

harif87 · 11-16-2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishfirst

The best salt on the market would probably be Reef Crystals in my opinion. Although Red Sea Salt is up there.

What makes one salt better than the other? I use seachem reef mix and i think its great. Ive heard seachem reef mix isnt so great, but i cant understand why. I mean it has good calcium,magnesium, bi/carbonates etc. content no phosphates.... why is it not a good choice?

Damon · 11-16-2006, 03:05 PM

The levels of calcium, magnesium ect vary from brand to brand. The PH is also a determining factor.

i have crabs · 11-17-2006, 09:42 AM

levels of magnesium,calcium and the alkalinity are all raised in reef crystals compared to natural saltwater wich is good for corals and cuts down on additives,also reef crystals disolves the best with the least particles and film on the water.
ive use a few salts where i pour out the top 20% of the water when i see th nasty film on the top couple inches of water

11-14-2006, 06:01 AM	#1
greggolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 105	Salty I bought frshwater salt by accident in the store i was wondering can i use it for saltwater?

11-14-2006, 06:02 AM	#2
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	No, Uh-Uh. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

11-14-2006, 11:55 AM	#4
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	Could you explain what the difference is? __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

11-14-2006, 12:36 PM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	Sure. While salt (NaCl) doesn't change in itself, there are many, many other elements and compounds that truly differentiate one salt from another. For instance table salt is mostly NaCL with a little iodine in it. Aquarium salts usually are purer NaCl. Sea salts for reef tanks contain many, many other elements needed for marine life. So while they are all NaCl, its the extra "impurities" that make a huge difference. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

11-15-2006, 09:22 PM	#7
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,614	The best salt on the market would probably be Reef Crystals in my opinion. Although Red Sea Salt is up there. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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11-14-2006, 09:37 AM	#3
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 550	No. There is a difference.

11-15-2006, 06:02 PM	#6
vvolfe1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 38 Posts: 126	not trying to highjack thread but since table salt is ruled out, What is the best reef salt on the market? I've read a bunch on the different ones and was just wondering what some peoples opinions were on them.

11-16-2006, 10:09 AM	#8
i have crabs Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 94	i have 6 sw tanks so ive tried a lot of different salt and i have to agree i think reef crystals is the best ive tried but definatly not the only good salt

11-16-2006, 01:31 PM	#9
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 550	How is the Instant Salt brand ?

11-16-2006, 03:05 PM	#11
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	The levels of calcium, magnesium ect vary from brand to brand. The PH is also a determining factor. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

11-17-2006, 09:42 AM	#12
i have crabs Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 94	levels of magnesium,calcium and the alkalinity are all raised in reef crystals compared to natural saltwater wich is good for corals and cuts down on additives,also reef crystals disolves the best with the least particles and film on the water. ive use a few salts where i pour out the top 20% of the water when i see th nasty film on the top couple inches of water

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