WMAS Discussion Forum : Salt http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:38:19 +0000 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:37:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=80939 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Salt : MadReefer wrote:There are so...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617789&title=salt#617789 Author: Fatman
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 29 2016 at 5:37pm

Originally posted by MadReefer MadReefer wrote:

There are so many ways to have success. They only thing I hate to read is people who say this is the one and only, the best way to have success.


Couldn't agree more. There are lots of ways to run a reef tank, almost as many as there are to skin a cat.

Now, if I could just figure out how to keep a clam alive....

Fatman]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:37:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617789&title=salt#617789 <![CDATA[Salt : There are so many ways to have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617776&title=salt#617776 Author: MadReefer
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 29 2016 at 12:51pm

There are so many ways to have success. They only thing I hate to read is people who say this is the one and only, the best way to have success.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:51:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617776&title=salt#617776 <![CDATA[Salt : Some hobbyists make their own...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617773&title=salt#617773 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 29 2016 at 10:50am

Some hobbyists make their own salt mix. Smile You can borrow my issue of Reef Hobbyist that describes it. The featured tanks in that article were gorgeous. 

Truth be known, there are beautiful reef tanks using a myriad of good reefkeeping techniques.  It's a matter of tweaking things to make it work for your system. Further to what Ryan said, there have been new local hobbyists, a few that come to mind from the 21 years of the WMAS existence, that have asked for personal advice from three or four chosen local experienced hobbyists and then combined the advice to make their own beautiful reef.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:50:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617773&title=salt#617773 <![CDATA[Salt : For me, this is simple. Which...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617716&title=salt#617716 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 27 2016 at 3:42pm

For me, this is simple. Which tank do I most want to replicate? Find out what they do and copy it.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:42:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617716&title=salt#617716 <![CDATA[Salt : I say go with the salt that matches...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617685&title=salt#617685 Author: phys
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 27 2016 at 12:12am

I say go with the salt that matches your target parameters best so you don't have to adjust your levels later. I use reef crystals with no issuesuccess and like it's Balance and level consistency. ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:12:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617685&title=salt#617685 <![CDATA[Salt : Agreed with Bur01014 ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617615&title=salt#617615 Author: Reefer4Ever
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 24 2016 at 7:44pm

Agreed with Bur01014
]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2016 19:44:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617615&title=salt#617615 <![CDATA[Salt : Mark Peterson wrote:Just FYI...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617613&title=salt#617613 Author: bur01014
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 24 2016 at 5:31pm

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

Just FYI for any new hobbyists reading this, keeping Alk at 9-10 dKH, Ca at 400-500 ppm and Mg around 1300 ppm provides the conditions for maximum coral growth.

Regarding water changes, Burt said, "I do weekly or sometimes more..."  and he also said, "<span style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">to take the shock out of water changes." Though he didn't tell us what percent of water is changed, his statement is understandable when we consider the frequency of new saltwater going into his system. New saltwater, even of the same salt mix, is noticed by the aquarium inhabitants. This is why a water change frequency of 10% per month is typically viewed as being most beneficial and causes the least stress on the animals. Instant Ocean, the company, actually published a study years ago which concluded that 10% monthly was generally best. More or less than this was not as beneficial for reasons we have previously discussed here on the forum.</span>

If invertebrate growth is sufficient that 10% monthly water changes are not keeping up with their consumption of Alk, Ca, and Mg, that is the time that a hobbyist should consider dosing. Remember too that many animals eat Alk, Ca, and Mg. Snails, crabs, worms, bugs and coralline algae all have need for the big 3.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug



Interesting - new reefers, read stuff like this with caution.
]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617613&title=salt#617613 <![CDATA[Salt : Just FYI for any new hobbyists...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617592&title=salt#617592 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 24 2016 at 11:37am

Just FYI for any new hobbyists reading this, keeping Alk at 9-10 dKH, Ca at 400-500 ppm and Mg around 1300 ppm provides the conditions for maximum coral growth.

Regarding water changes, Burt said, "I do weekly or sometimes more..."  and he also said, "to take the shock out of water changes." Though he didn't tell us what percent of water is changed, his statement is understandable when we consider the frequency of new saltwater going into his system. New saltwater, even of the same salt mix, is noticed by the aquarium inhabitants. This is why a water change frequency of 10% per month is typically viewed as being most beneficial and causes the least stress on the animals. Instant Ocean, the company, actually published a study years ago which concluded that 10% monthly was generally best. More or less than this was not as beneficial for reasons we have previously discussed here on the forum.

If invertebrate growth is sufficient that 10% monthly water changes are not keeping up with their consumption of Alk, Ca, and Mg, that is the time that a hobbyist should consider dosing. Remember too that many animals eat Alk, Ca, and Mg. Snails, crabs, worms, bugs and coralline algae all have need for the big 3.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug


Edited by Mark Peterson - September 24 2016 at 11:39am]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:37:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617592&title=salt#617592 <![CDATA[Salt : Great information, thanks! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617584&title=salt#617584 Author: Fatman
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 23 2016 at 6:09pm

Great information, thanks!]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:09:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617584&title=salt#617584 <![CDATA[Salt : not the probiotic version, popular...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80939&PID=617582&title=salt#617582 Author: bur01014
Subject: 80939
Posted: September 23 2016 at 5:05pm

not the probiotic version, popular in Europe at the moment.

Always have used IO in the past, but I don't like to keep my Alk at 9, so went away from it.

I do weekly or sometimes more if I am feeling motivated.

BRS for all other supplements. 
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