Best type of salt?

[madmatt357]

I am new to the hobby, and I am wondering which salt everyone prefers and the reason why they prefer it.

[zoomfish1]

I have always used Instant Ocean. That is what the LFS recommended when I first started the hobbyand I have never changed. It mixes good, has good trace elements along with calcium and have never had any negatives to cause me to think about changing.

[xenon]

IO all the way!

[helloreef]

I used to use Oceanic because it disolved so quick but now I buy pre-mixed water from my LFS and they use Tropi-Marin.

helloreef

[madmatt357]

Thanks for the info. It seems that Instant Ocean is more readily available at all the major retailers and I have found some great deals on it. Is there a shelf life for it?

[kmf507]

I use Instant Ocean with success.

In reality, I think they are likely all okay to use.

[Zestay]

i use oceanic its only a buck more expensive than IO at my LFS

50 gallon mix = 19 dollars
90 gallon mix = 39 dollars

LFS owner wonders why no one buys the 90 gallon mix..

tard

[RTKBA308]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9214924#post9214924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by madmatt357
Thanks for the info. It seems that Instant Ocean is more readily available at all the major retailers and I have found some great deals on it. Is there a shelf life for it?



I was wondering the same thing.

[mjm1969]

I use Red Sea Salt. No problems so far. Mixes well. I mainly use it because it is locally available and is only $43 for a 200 gal. bucket.

[Nano Chris]

I emailed the makers of IO and heres there response:

Hello,

Some of the trace elements and minerals in the salt will begin to break down after 3 years as long as it is kept in a cool dry location. There is a production date just below the bar code but no exp. date.

Regards,

Robert Huber

United Pet Group, Aquatics Div.

Senior Consumer Relations Specialist

Robert.Huber@Tetra.net

1-800-526-0650 ext. 6126

From: Chris
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:21 AM
To: US Marineland Consumer
Subject: General Information

I was wondering about Instant Ocean Salt, i was interested in how long can this be stored if it has an expiration date, or if it will loose its quality over time.

Thanks
Chris

Took a few days for them to email me, but nice to know.