Tropic Marin Bio Activ?

pete33 · 06/25/2012, 08:53 PM

I guess that was the hot topic last year. Is anyone still using it? Thinking of switching to this salt and would love some feedback. Getting tired with low values from my regular TM, and seriously thinking of switching, but don't know to what.

bertoni · 06/25/2012, 09:52 PM

I don't see any reason to believe that any of the various additives that manufacturers put in their salt products are useful, beyond actual saltwater elements. That salt product likely is fine, although I wouldn't pay extra for it.

pete33 · 06/25/2012, 09:59 PM

I have to agree with you. I'm thinking of just going the IO route and dosing what's needed (see my mag post). Getting frustrated with TM and fighting low mag readings. Might just save a few bucks and just adjust the regular IO.

yvr · 06/29/2012, 02:13 PM

I've been using TM Bio Actif for a little over a year and have really noticed improved colouration in my SPS corals, my Hydnophora colony which I have had for 3 years has gone from a dull/pale green to an intense fluorescent green and I've noticed some really intense colours appearing in my clams. So I am really happy with what I have seen so far.

pete33 · 06/30/2012, 11:05 AM

Awesome, thanks. Probably going to get a bucket and try it out.

06/25/2012, 08:53 PM	#1
pete33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 160	Tropic Marin Bio Activ? I guess that was the hot topic last year. Is anyone still using it? Thinking of switching to this salt and would love some feedback. Getting tired with low values from my regular TM, and seriously thinking of switching, but don't know to what. __________________ 29 gal. Sea Clear / eshopps sump-overflow-skimmer / Eheim 1250 / Arctica chiller / BRS GFO Reactor / Belize Sun 250 W.

06/25/2012, 09:52 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 68,459	I don't see any reason to believe that any of the various additives that manufacturers put in their salt products are useful, beyond actual saltwater elements. That salt product likely is fine, although I wouldn't pay extra for it. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

06/25/2012, 09:59 PM	#3
pete33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 160	I have to agree with you. I'm thinking of just going the IO route and dosing what's needed (see my mag post). Getting frustrated with TM and fighting low mag readings. Might just save a few bucks and just adjust the regular IO. __________________ 29 gal. Sea Clear / eshopps sump-overflow-skimmer / Eheim 1250 / Arctica chiller / BRS GFO Reactor / Belize Sun 250 W.

06/29/2012, 02:13 PM	#4
yvr Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 65	I've been using TM Bio Actif for a little over a year and have really noticed improved colouration in my SPS corals, my Hydnophora colony which I have had for 3 years has gone from a dull/pale green to an intense fluorescent green and I've noticed some really intense colours appearing in my clams. So I am really happy with what I have seen so far. __________________ Best, Yvr Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, 30 gallon sump/refugium, Ecoxotic Panorama Pro LED's, My Reef Creations skimmer, Ca reactor, octopus controller, chiller. 60 gallon Mixed LPS/SPS tank with 20 gallon sump, LED's Calc reactor.

06/30/2012, 11:05 AM	#5
pete33 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 160	Awesome, thanks. Probably going to get a bucket and try it out. __________________ 29 gal. Sea Clear / eshopps sump-overflow-skimmer / Eheim 1250 / Arctica chiller / BRS GFO Reactor / Belize Sun 250 W.