(10/28/2006) - This salt mixes nicely and salinity is always correct. The downside is that calcium runs right at 500 and PH is always 7.8 to 7.9. I try buffering to raise the PH and never holds. It always goes back down. This is my first salt since I started in the hobby and I was not impressed. In fact, I will be changing to Tropic Marin Pro

(09/21/2006) - Clearest mixing salt I've ever used. Power head or airation not required for this salt. I dose my tank with a two-part calcium buffer product so PH is not an issue for me. I don't expect the PH to be perfect after mixing.

(02/05/2006) - Same as the review below. I thought I would try this salt with my new tank setup. We have naturally hard tapwater (PH 8.0, Alk 280ppm) and this salt always mixed to 7.8 or 7.9. I thought it was my test kit, it wasn't. And high quality buffers did very little to help. Mixes clear, mixes to correct salinity. Maybe it would work for FO, but why bother?

(10/16/2005) - This is a very easy salt to mix and get the correct salinity. It is very clear immediately after mixing. The down side is the PH level of 7.9. If you have a reef it will pull down your PH level with a water change. Attempts to buffer the salt water prior to adding to tank are futile. I really hope that they develop a reef salt. I would also like to see a chemical composition (heavy metals) of this salt to see how it compares with Instant Ocean, Tropic Marine, etc. If you have a fish only tank - this is the best

(10/07/2005) - This is a super product, and after using Instant Ocean for over 15 years I switched in a pinch. A totally clear solution when mixed, and has made a wonderful change in my reef aquarium. I love the natural ingredients, and I can tell my fish and corals do too!!! I add very little trace elements now because my tests show that I dont need them as often. I love this product!!

(10/24/2004) - I used to use Instant Ocean but Oceanic dissolves much better. I don't know of any chemical difference between the two but I prefer oceanic's better. Never had a problem.