Which synthetic salt do you use?

[Kit Walker]

I noticed there seems to be a lot of synthetic salt mixtures on the market, and some claim to be better than the next. I was just wondering which brands users on this forum use in their tanks, and if they have found any differences in using different brands?

 

[gcvt]

I use Instant Ocean. If they're out of Instant Ocean I buy Kent. I never had a problem with either one, but Instant Ocean is usually less expensive.

Here's an article you may find helpful:
http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1999/mar/features/1/default.asp

 

[BBN]

Instant Ocean here also!

 

[Elmo]

I use Instant Ocean as well. I chose IO simply because it was the most commonly available salt, was fairly cheap and it seemed like there were many people who were happy with it.

 

[gcvt]

Also, the IO buckets usually come with a free mini-jet powerhead, t-shirt, or plastic plants (if you're unlucky)

 

[Corax]

IO here also.

 

[votek]

IO

 

[BrianH]

IO

 

[kreblak]

Instant Ocean.... but where is this fabled free mini jet powerhead? I was offered no such enticement.

 

[OrionGirl]

IO--you have to buy the buckets to get the freebies. We have many, many buckets lying around.