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Since I'm kind of new to all of this (my 65 gallon tank reached 6 months today) I have a question to ask. Is there any reason why Tropic Marin Bio-Actif (salt I've been using) is not used by experienced reefers?
I'm sure some do, but I do not recommend salt mixes with organic matter in them since that organic matter will begin to be consumed by bacteria in the mixing barrel, and if not used soon, will have less or no benefit (if it ever did).
Further, mixes with organics in them likely need to be kept aerated to prevent them from becoming stagnant and producing hydrogen sulfide