Aquaforest probiotic method

[Myka]

Originally Posted by warriorcookie

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]

Originally Posted by Myka

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]

Originally Posted by dcw1sfu

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]

Originally Posted by Myka

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]

Originally Posted by warriorcookie

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]

Amazon.ca hasn't offered Reef salt for a few weeks, is this the end of it?

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]

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]

That is bad news. I see them going for $89/bucket and that doesn't include shipping yet.

[warriorcookie]

Originally Posted by Myka

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!

[Potatohead]

Originally Posted by kaboom

Amazon.ca hasn't offered Reef salt for a few weeks, is this the end of it?

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.