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Originally Posted by Ucantwin
Pablos, I tested my IO salt mix also from a 200 gallon box I received about 2 months ago and my results were very similar to yours. Only difference was my calc was around 340 and my mag was 1050. Those results turned me away from IO and I have been looking for a new salt mix when I use up the last bit I have left.
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I have tested a bunch of different salts. Red Sea Coral Pro, Tropic Marin Pro Reef, HW Marine Reefer, Seachem Reef Salt, Instant Ocean Reef Crystals, Instant Ocean Regular, and Coralife.
Of the PREMIUM SALTS the best is HW Marine Reefer $77 for 160gal at BRS with Alk 8.9dKh, Cal 420, and Mg 1280
Of the LOWER PRICED SALTS Coralife $45 for 200gal Drs Foster & Smith with Alk 9.12dKH, Cal 500+, and Mg 1350