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Instant Ocean Reef Crystals is an Enriched formulation made especially for use in reef aquariums. Reef Crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water. Sizes Available:
- Mixes 160 Gallons - Bucket
- Mixes 200 Gallons - Box
Enriched formulation. Optimum effectiveness. Formulated specially for use in reef aquariums, Reef Crystals contains essential ocean reef elements in concentrations greater than those found in natural sea water:
- Extra Calcium to help ensure the growth of large and small polyp stony corals as well as coralline algae
- Extra Trace Elements to provide an additional measure of vital nutrients
- Extra Vitamins to ensure vigorous growth and survival of corals, anemones and other invertebrates in a captive environment
- Metal Detoxifier - to neutralize traces of heavy metal often present in domestic water supplies.
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works great By Lori on 3/27/2019
Lori would recommend this product to a friendwent from red sea coral pro to this. 200 gallon box for like $35 can't be beat. elevated levels. doesn't mix up as clear or as quickly as the red sea, but doesn't seem to make my tank any less crystal clear. -
It works! By Daniel on 2/23/2019
Daniel would recommend this product to a friendHaving an SPS dominant tank can be tricky. I have found that having a salt that mixes up to what your tank operates at is key to maintaining stability. So as long as you are one to do consistent water changes. I like color and growth. Keep alkalinity at 8.5. Calcium at 450 and Mag around 1450. With Reef Crystals, my 40 gallon water change every two weeks keeps those numbers stable along with my dosing schedule. Mixed at 1.026, my alk is at 8.5, calcium at 450 and magnesium at 1450. So as long as they don’t change their recipe, I dont intend to change mine. Only complaint I have Is the residue left behind in the mixing container. Seeing that many have had success even with the residue, I dont see it as a negative factor as long as that residue is left in the container. Mix for 20 hours minimum before water change. Don’t think I will ever go another route. -
Works well By Greg12 on 9/24/2018
Greg12 would recommend this product to a friendBeen using this for quite a while. I like the box vs the bucket as I have many buckets. Good value and the water is nice and clear after mixing. -
Great salt, but it has a residue By Scott on 8/6/2018
Scott would recommend this product to a friendI've been using Reef Crystals for quite a while and it's served me well. It does leave a brownish residue in the mixing container if left for more than a few days, which is why I've knocked off a star, but it seems to test out ok, and it works well. I just can't help but wonder what the leftover gunk is... -
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals By vapor160 on 7/9/2018
vapor160 would recommend this product to a friendJust recently switched over to this product. I am getting great results with this mix. Steady parameters on each water change. -
My tank is thriving! By The Reef Rocket on 6/29/2018
The Reef Rocket would recommend this product to a friendBeen using this mix for years.. 20% water change every two weeks.. I never have problems and my levels stay consistent all the time.
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GREAT By Brandon on 5/31/2018
Brandon would recommend this product to a friendmy calcium stays at 450ppm, Magnesium Stays at 1350ppm so thats 2 things i dont dose for. Over all GREAT salt. does take a few to get it mixed right. but never had cloudy water over it.
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Decent salt mix By Neal on 4/22/2018
Neal would recommend this product to a friendI habe used Io and Reef Crystals in the past on my reef tanks. RC worked well for years and I love the price. I started having issues with really high alk 14 dkh and brown water wirh newly mixed saltwater and 0 tds RODI. 3 buckets in a row had this issue for me and LFS. Maybe just a bad batch but I stopped using it after that. Considering trying it again to fill my new reef tank. Gave it 4 stars becuase of the years I used it with success. -
Great product By Chicago reefer on 3/3/2018
Chicago reefer would recommend this product to a friendI like this salt and have used it for years. It mixes quick, is not clumpy and I get good results using it. -
Been using this for ten years By richard on 10/16/2017
richard would recommend this product to a friendBeen using it in my reef for ten years I'm currently going to try out Red Sea just because it was on sale but I'm sure I will be going back tho -
No problem with IO ReefCrystals have always used it never used anything else I give it a10 plus By Copperhead on 3/12/2017
Copperhead would recommend this product to a friendIf it ant broke don't fix it thank my hobbies friends -
Great value By Kevin on 9/20/2016
Kevin would recommend this product to a friendThis is the only salt mix I've never used, and I've never had any issues with coral or fish health. Plenty of calcium. But the bucket first then refill the bucket with the bags from the 200 gal box. Only gave 4 stars because it takes several hours after mixing for the water to become clear. I mix my water in a barrel with a heater and pump and if I wait more than a few days to do a water change, this light brown build up starts coating the heater and pump. I assume it is calcium precipitation. I have never tried another salt brand, so I don't know if this is normal. If you are not a procrastinator, than this shouldn't affect you
I have never added Mg to my tank and this is the only brand of salt I have ever used. My Magnesium is at 1700. I check it regularly and do a 10% wc weekly. Is this a defect in the salt? My specific gravity is consistently kept at 1.025. The side of the box says at 1.026 it should be 1345. I can't help but think this is why I keep losing snails and crabs. What can be done to lower Magnesium?
Question posted on Nov 22, 2017 1:30:00 PM
There are claims that Reef Crystals can be high in magnesium and by switching to a salt like Red Sea or how you will see more consistent elemental levels. Lower magnesium will just take time. You can do a couple of water changes that has more moderate magnesium levels, but it may take a few to get the levels down under 1400. I would suggest looking into the blue buckets of Red Sea Salt.
Answer by: Charlie (Admin) on Nov 22, 2017 2:12:00 PM
What do you reccomend I use to mix the salt? I'm thinking of using a brute 55 gal trashcan for mixing in. Also how many watts for a heater to heat the newly mixed saltwater. Thanks.
Question posted on Dec 1, 2016 7:20:00 PM
Hey, great question! Generally any untreated plastic container is fairly safe to mix saltwater in, but many plastics will leach some amount of phosphate into the water over time from the plasticizers. #2 HDPE and #5 Polypropylene without added chemicals are usually considered the safest and best for reef purposes. The Brute trash cans should be totally fine to use and are a popular solution in the reefing community. Have a great day!
Answer by: Zack (Admin) on Dec 9, 2016 11:22:00 AM
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