"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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I've been using Instant Ocean since I set up my 75 Gal. FOWLR tank
in 2002 and never had a problem. I've read that its not really a
good idea to change salt, but if you were to change it, it was a
very lengthy process with mixing your current salt with the new
stuff until your completly changed over.( the process should take
several months.

My local LFS said that KENT was better for my tank then using
Instant Ocean. What im wondering is; Is it better for his profits
or is it really a better product for my tank?

He's trying to make money. With few exceptions, one salt is as good
as the next. If the salt you are using is giving you the results you
want, stick with it. I have seen many cases where people ran into
troubles mixing brands. I've been using Oceanic since it came out,
and it's doing fine for me.