Anyone else using ESV B-Ionic Seawater System?

I know Sone used it for a little while. But I think he switched to something else now.

 

I used it for awhile and decided I was going back to Red Sea Coral Pro. However, they recently improved the formula so I didn't want to be a guinea pig so I am using RC for the time being.

When I used the salt, I didn't really notice a difference at all. Coupled with the PITA measure and mixture, I decided it wasn't worth the hassle. It might be for some people, just not me.

 

I use it and have for 5 months now. I love it and don't think I will ever go back. I recommend it to everyone. I bought a food scale to make measuring it all out very easy. Its awesome how it mixes clear in minutes and will not sting corals.

 

I have really been debating using this salt as I live in an apartment and space is a premium. This would keep me from having to have rough totes or buckets of water mixing all the time taking up space as I could just mix up what I need every week or every other week as needed for water changes. Another advantage is for the smaller reef keepers as I read that they give you the measurements to use for mixing up as small amounts as 1 gallon.

 

I read about it on the Stonyreef blog.  I've been wanting to try it out I just haven't pulled the trigger yet.  I like the idea that it is ready to go right away, but I've got a 25g mixing tank so its really not a big deal to mix saltwater (I usually start it right after my water change and use it the following week).  Besides having it ready right away is there really any big benefit?  According to the article you avoid some of the issues of residue in the dry mixes.

 

Hmm, the convenience or appearance of convenience is what has been appealing to me about this system.  But, wouldn't you have to make the ro/di water anyways to mix with the RC?Why do you have to make 5 gallons?  I was positive that I read you can mix up as little as 1 gallon at a time with the b-ionic system.