IO regular vs IO RC!

Aquattro · #1 10-02-2012, 03:18 AM

Honestly, until you know why you need to switch, stick with IO and save your money.

mrhasan · #2 10-02-2012, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Honestly, until you know why you need to switch, stick with IO and save your money.

Haha yah. I was getting mixed review about using IO regular for reef so just wanted to know what experts over here got to say

Aquattro · #3 10-02-2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

Haha yah. I was getting mixed review about using IO regular for reef so just wanted to know what experts over here got to say

Look at the favorite salt poll, overwhelmingly IO used in all kinds of tank setups. You're not going to go wrong using IO (mostly)

The Guy · #4 10-02-2012, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

Haha yah. I was getting mixed review about using IO regular for reef so just wanted to know what experts over here got to say

Hi: I am by no means an expert but have been using IO since I started up my reef tank. I just keep softie's and LPS and they are doing well with it.
I heard about IO reef crystals, but use only IO reg. I think if it ain't broke don't fix it.

mrhasan · #5 10-02-2012, 04:36 AM

Thanks everyone. I guess I will stick with regular IO for now. Will be getting a bucket so wanted to make sure that I am getting the right stuff. I also have only LPS and softies (other than red monti) so I guess I will get IO and save the $20 for a maxi mini

FitoPharmer · #6 10-02-2012, 04:37 AM

The difference in chemical makeup between IO and IO RC can be made up with a few cents worth of bulk chemicals. I would also save my money and just use IO.

mrhasan · #7 10-02-2012, 04:42 AM

So I am considering RC as just a fancy name :P

Got this image from about.com:

Looks like IO actually has better traces than RC :| Weird!