xxBarneyxx
Fish Aficionado
Not a massive post but speaking as a newbie I thought this might be handy for other people in the same boat that are not sure which brand of salt mix to go for and what the differences are.
Link one:
Quick check sheet on recommend "ideal" water parameters for a reef set up. This would be most likely be adjusted depending on what you have but as a newbie its a good range to aim for. It also explains what each element in the water is and what effect it has in a marine aquarium.
http
/www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
Link two:
Comparison of the elements in the most popular brand name salt mixes. Shame it doesnt give you an exact value but when combined with the above it gives you a better idea about what each brand offers and what bits are good.
http/saltaquarium.about.com/cs/seasaltmi...l/aa090503b.htm
Link three:
3rd party comparison of most of the major brands, not just looking at the trace elements but actual useage.
http/www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav...Impressions.htm
Anyway hope thats helps anyone that is in the same position as me and is just getting started.
Link one:
Quick check sheet on recommend "ideal" water parameters for a reef set up. This would be most likely be adjusted depending on what you have but as a newbie its a good range to aim for. It also explains what each element in the water is and what effect it has in a marine aquarium.
http
/www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.phpLink two:
Comparison of the elements in the most popular brand name salt mixes. Shame it doesnt give you an exact value but when combined with the above it gives you a better idea about what each brand offers and what bits are good.
http
/saltaquarium.about.com/cs/seasaltmi...l/aa090503b.htmLink three:
3rd party comparison of most of the major brands, not just looking at the trace elements but actual useage.
http
/www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_3/cav...Impressions.htmAnyway hope thats helps anyone that is in the same position as me and is just getting started.
