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Tropic Marin Bio-Actif Sea Salt was developed by German chemist Hans Werner. Bio-Actif Sea Salt combines high-purity, clean-dissolving Tropic Marin salts with natural marine biopolymers.
Natural reef water contains a variety of organic polymers called micro-gels. The transparent gels are invisible but play a major role in the marine environment. The gels protect and stabilize planktonic colonies that float in the water. These nutrient-rich micron-sized gels are captured and consumed by SPS, LPS and other invertebrates.
The polymers in Bio-Actif help create these packets of nutritious live foods for your corals. Corals will open up and “reach out” to capture the micro-gels floating in the water. Over time you’ll see more vibrant colors and steady growth.
These bio-active substances help reef fish by providing effective protection of delicate mucous membranes. Bio-Actif will also help stabilize a healthy biological balance in newly set-up reef aquariums, allowing you to start reef-building sooner.
Making weekly 15% water changes will maintain a reef environment with a stable pH and alkalinity along with crystal clear water. You’ll see also notice that your protein skimmer will work more efficiently due to the bio-active substances contained in the salts.
Please note that Bio-Actif Sea Salt is not suitable for quarantine aquariums or for automatic water changing systems. In such applications, Tropic Marin Sea Salt or Tropic Marin Pro-Reef may be used instead.
What we really like about Bio-Actif Sea Salt Mix:
Clean dissolving salt crystals
Stable pH and alkalinity
Corals respond to natural food sources in the aquarium
Micro-gels help keep the water clear
Improves protein skimming
Helps maintain the natural biological balance
Bio-Actif Sea Salt Mix Features:
Rapid coral growth, even in new reef tanks.
Better Skimming action for the elimination of contaminants and suspended matter provides a permanent solution to cloudiness, allowing the reef aquarium to shine in full clarity in the most vibrant colors.
Enhanced biological activity stabilizes water chemistry and keeps the water crystal clear.
Can be used in new and established reef aquariums.
Quick-dissolving formula leaves no residue
Comes in a reusable plastic bucket
Manufacturer Info
Tropic Marin Tropic Marin: A strong foundation in science and hobby: The successful methods and techniques of today`s marine aquarists are the result of a close collaboration between serious hobbyists, scientists and specialists at public aquariums. Tropic Marin came about in exactly the same way over 30 years ago! This close cooperation resulted in one of the first complete one-part synthetic marine salt mixtures that provided the optimum natural environment for the professional as well as the private aquarist.
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Does this salt mix require a 24 hour wait period upon .mixing?
Some of the different salt mixes require to be mixed and then to sit for s long period of time before use in aquarium
I just finished my 200 gallon bucket. I mix the salt until clrear, get temp up to 79 and test salinity. Then perform the water change. I have had great success with this process with zero issues. Will continue with this process. my conclusion is no, you dont need to wait 24 hours. for me it takes about 1.to1.5 hours.1
Answered : Nov 13, 2019
By : John, Corona, ca
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It does no require mixing for 24hr prior to usage. Instructions indicate it can be used as soon as the salt is dissolved. However it has always been a best practice to wait at least 3 hours.
PROS
mixes well. chemical parameters work in balance with city-sourced RO-water
CONS
none, when the pros drastically reduce the initial compatibility problems with preexisting source water contaminants..
REVIEW
I struggled to find a salt that can work well with the RO water that I produce in Washington, DC. RO filtration has its limitations and this salt water mix has shown the best compatibility with the water that I filter, sourced from centuries-old, heavily treated, city drinking water.
Ive been trying many salts in all my tanks since a became hobbist 30 years ago, this salt came to my house with a friend 7 years ago and i couldnt beleave how it works so well with my tank, dissolves very fast no waists, many trace elements, alkalinity will be high enough if you do changes every wee...Read More
Ive been trying many salts in all my tanks since a became hobbist 30 years ago, this salt came to my house with a friend 7 years ago and i couldnt beleave how it works so well with my tank, dissolves very fast no waists, many trace elements, alkalinity will be high enough if you do changes every week. Standing ovation for Tropic Marin with thisHide
This is a top notch salt. It works great for my system. It dissolves with ease and does not leave any residue. The parameters are pretty much on point and as advertised. I am happy with it. The price, not so much but you get what you pay for. On a quick note, I ordered two buckets and one arri...Read More
This is a top notch salt. It works great for my system. It dissolves with ease and does not leave any residue. The parameters are pretty much on point and as advertised. I am happy with it. The price, not so much but you get what you pay for. On a quick note, I ordered two buckets and one arrived completely damaged in a case. I called MD and they honored it immediately. I sent them the info they requested and within a few days I had a new bucket. Thank you MD, you guys are awesome!Hide
I used Bio Actif Sea Salt since my being in the hobby but had issues with the brown slime that would build up in my mixing tank. It was everywhere and I couldn't get rid of it. Scrubbing the mixing tank with vinegar didn't work. Out of desperation I tried another top quality, more expensive salt mix...Read More
I used Bio Actif Sea Salt since my being in the hobby but had issues with the brown slime that would build up in my mixing tank. It was everywhere and I couldn't get rid of it. Scrubbing the mixing tank with vinegar didn't work. Out of desperation I tried another top quality, more expensive salt mix (yes there are more expensive mixes.) The corals in my mixed reef tank let me know that was a mistake. They didn't extend as much and some started turning white. Again out of desperation I switched back. Even though I made the change gradual both ways I lost some SPS. My tank and inhabitants tell me they prefer Bio Actif Salt mix therefore I will deal with the brown slime and I also noticed after using a different salt mix Bio Actif doesn't mix as quickly as others. I do a 10% water change weekly and do not dose Bio Actif keeps my levels where they need to be for my 75 gallon mixed reef tank I could do without the slime and would appreciate better mixing therefore the 4 star rating.Hide
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