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Myka 10-15-2016 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by warriorcookie (Post 1000202)
So maybe I'm better using the reef salt and dosing probiotics seperate?
You need to do big water changes? The probiotic salt has different species of bacteria than what you can buy in bottles.

dcw1sfu 10-15-2016 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 1000197)
Yeah, Aquaforest does not recommend doing large water changes using the Probiotic salt. I've done 30% water changes with it, and I didn't get any bacteria bloom or anything. I'm not sure I wold try bigger than that.

The third component is chloride free mineral salt. :)
I've done a 50% water changes with the probiotic reef salt and no bacteria bloom. I think you have less chance of a bacteria bloom with a mature system.

Myka 10-15-2016 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dcw1sfu (Post 1000234)
I've done a 50% water changes with the probiotic reef salt and no bacteria bloom. I think you have less chance of a bacteria bloom with a mature system.
That's probably true.

warriorcookie 10-17-2016 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 1000232)
You need to do big water changes? The probiotic salt has different species of bacteria than what you can buy in bottles.
I usually do 15% water changes every 2 weeks, but would like to add to the routine 1 massive water change once a year. I've seen anywhere from 70% to 95% recommended.

Myka 10-17-2016 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by warriorcookie (Post 1000339)
I usually do 15% water changes every 2 weeks, but would like to add to the routine 1 massive water change once a year. I've seen anywhere from 70% to 95% recommended.
Yeah, I've done 75% water changes 3-4 times per year for as long as I can remember, but I haven't done any since starting AF.

kaboom 10-17-2016 05:56 PM
Amazon.ca hasn't offered Reef salt for a few weeks, is this the end of it?:cry:

Anyone know what the parameters are for Sea Salt? Might have to go with this option if Reef salt doesn't come back soon.

gmann 10-17-2016 07:06 PM
The distributor that was sellin to amazon lost the rights. New distributor is now gonna be selling through store fronts. So yes pick up what you can from amazon if you want the sea or probiotic salt

kaboom 10-17-2016 07:24 PM
That is bad news. I see them going for $89/bucket and that doesn't include shipping yet.

warriorcookie 10-17-2016 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 1000350)
Yeah, I've done 75% water changes 3-4 times per year for as long as I can remember, but I haven't done any since starting AF.
Well, what are you waiting for??? Let me know how it goes! :twised:

Potatohead 10-17-2016 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kaboom (Post 1000359)
Amazon.ca hasn't offered Reef salt for a few weeks, is this the end of it?:cry:

Anyone know what the parameters are for Sea Salt? Might have to go with this option if Reef salt doesn't come back soon.
It's similar but the alk is slightly higher (yep) and I think the potassium and calcium are slightly lower. The specs are on AF's site.


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