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Can salt save money on additives?

#1 humbug

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 05:48 PM

I've recently started using the new Tetra salt designed for use with R.O. The calcium & magnesium are a much better value in the salt mix than Tropic Marin Pro Reef and the new salt is also cheaper... Which makes me wonder- is Tetra as good quality? I haven't noticed any difference in my corals yet and I'm saving money on calcium & magnesium additives. What do you all think of Tetra salt???

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#2 ben

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 06:23 PM

i didnt know they made it to be honest. i guess the thing to check is , has it got all the other things needed too. there is a big list on the side of the tropic marin buckets

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#3 gobyboy

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Posted 07 August 2008 - 07:06 PM

what are your readings humbug??? Was looking at getting some at the lfs a few weeks ago, lfs told me mag was supposed to be high/good.
I thought better to stick to the triead and tested ones for the time being.

#4 humbug

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Posted 08 August 2008 - 10:16 AM

The calcium in my mix was 400ppm & the magnesium was 1350ppm. I didn't check the KH of my mix but next time I do a water change I'll re-check the other tests +KH & let you know. I looked at the bucket last night, there is no list like on Pro Reef.