tropic marin or instant ocean?

[Iphantom]

I have been using instant ocean the whole time but a couple of people told me to switch to Tropic Marin becuase it has more minarals...I dont plan on Dosing-I am going to keep shrooms poyps and softs so would I make the switch?

-Matt

[Xwhite]

Use whatever works. I used IO on a stony coral reef in the nineties and had no problem. I don't see why it would cause a problem in your tank.

 

Though some of the 'louder' people on this board like tropic marin. So, it's a matter of personal choice. Right now, I'm using Kent. It mixes up with a lower pH than I would expect (8.0). I think I might switch to something different once I'm done using this bag.

 

John

[danano]

I use Tropic Marin but both are good. I've read/heard good things about Instant Ocean as well. Have seen some very nice tanks using TM and IO.

 

TM has been good for me and my nano "garden". Here's the link to my thread plus some pics...

 

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=10861

[Brianc_4]

I've used both IO and Tropic Marin. Both worked fine in my tank, no algae blooms or anyhting,. However I have noticed more craline growth with Tropic Marin than with IO.