Oceanic Systems Free Salt

[masterswimmer]

Hey guys,
Saw a post about free sample of salt. I ordered it. I'm sure I'll be on their spam list but I can deal with it. http://www.oceanicsystems.com/seasalt/

check it out.

Russ

[foxstop]

It's been a while since a brand new salt came onto the market. I wonder how this salt will fare against Instant Ocean and other standard bearers.
Should be interesting to get the sample just to test it and compare. I'm curious about the pricing too.

Thanks for the info Russ!

Brian

[masterswimmer]

No prob Brian, I was wondering the same thing.

[masterswimmer]

^^

[foxstop]

I still haven't found a place that sells this salt.
I wonder how they will handle the demand for samples brought on by RC? I saw another thread in another clubs forum on the same thing:D

When I get my sample I am going to take some readings. I have some Instant Ocean and Marinmix Bioassay formula I can compare it to. It will be some basic comparisions, but I'm very curious.

Brian

[masterswimmer]

keep me posted

Russ

[foxstop]

It will be highly UN-scientific. Just based on the basic test kits most of us have. PH, Calcium, ALK/KH, Phosphates, and I think I have a silicate test kit too. I wouldn't think I would need to test for Nitrates, Nitrites, Ammonia, or dissolved oxygen.
I have to see if I have a Copper test kit hanging around somewhere too.

Brian

[andro]

ordered my free bag.

-Ian

[Tomzpc]

I'd be a little wary about using any "new" brand of salt, regardless of the manufacturer's reputation, until it has proven to be safe and effective. Quite a few people have reported problems when mixing different salt mixes as well. Just call me paranoid. :strange:

[ChrisRD]

That's good advice Tom. I wiped out all the SPS in my tank earlier this year by trying a 10% water change with Crystal Death Bio-Elimination Mix (aka Crystal Sea Bio-Assay Mix). Prior to that I had been using IO (which is what I'm using again!). Apparently, mixing the two is bad juju...

The worst part is that I've been at this long enough to know better. The only reason I even entertained the idea was because I've switched back and forth between Tropic Marin and IO before and never had a problem. The salt was inexpensive and being touted as great stuff by an "expert", so I figured what harm could a 10% water change with a new salt do right?... ..:(

I tried a DSB for about 1-1/2 years also. I found no benefit to a DSB (and a few problems) and removed mine when I had to move the tank this year. IMO, so far the good doctor is 0 for 2...

My advice to new hobbyists - stick with the tried-n-true stuff that works as Tom says! There's a lot more bad advice flying around in this hobby than good (unfortunately)!

[minfinger]

We're getting the free salt too in Charleston, SC :D

[andro]

I agree Tom, I am not getting the bag to use, but to give to someone with a decent test kit to see what is in it.

If it ain't broke, I'm not going to change anything. My tank has been very stable with IO, so I will always use IO.

-Ian

[ChrisRD]

Coming from Oceanic I would expect it to be a quality product. Time will tell...

[vester_72]

tagging along.

ordered my samples too.