by calvin_91993 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:14 pm
I started the hobby with Carti Blue Bag on my FOWLR. Hirap tunawin yung salt and I couldn't keep inverts (except nassarius) alive.
When I started my reef, I used the regular Blue Treasure with good results. I used this consistently for 6 months, but had some negative effects from my last two 6.7kg bags. Di maganda reaction ng corals kapag nagwa-water change ako. Probably a defective batch.
I then started using NSW as a remedy, very nice effect on the corals, but not a practical method for me (I live in Central Luzon and I am yet to acquire my own private vehicle).
I then temporarily used one kg of Instant Ocean (not sure if it's Reef Crystals) given by a friend, can't tell if I would favor it 'cause I used only a small amount.
I then switched to Salinity last October with very good results, and I've used it ever since.
Also, I tried DIY salt, but with not so good effects on the corals (probably my error on weighing or a missing reagent).