Reef Salt 19kg BOX

Reef Salt 19 kg from Aquaforest is a synthetic marine salt formulated for coral reef tanks. It is intended for reef keepers who want a predictable starting water chemistry and a mineral profile matched to the needs of corals.

Why it matters

• The salt contains micro and macro elements in a composition meant to cover the mineral demand of corals for growth and coloration.
• It is bromide-free, according to the manufacturer, and is designed for use with ozone-assisted filtration.
• The dissolved water profile is specified in detail: calcium 410–430 mg/l, magnesium 1320–1350 mg/l, strontium 7–9 mg/l and dKH 7.4–8.0.
• The manufacturer recommends introducing the first animals into a new aquarium no earlier than 10–14 days after filling it.

Specifications

• Product type: synthetic sea salt for reef aquariums
• Package weight: 20 kg
• Dosing for 34 PSU (S.G. 1.025): approx. 3.95 kg per 100 litres of prepared water
• Water temperature during mixing: approx. 24°C (75°F)
• Mixing time: approx. 15 minutes of vigorous stirring
• Solution shelf life: use within 5 days
• Storage: dry, shaded place
• Specific gravity after dissolution: 1.025
• Chloride: 19000–19500 mg/l
• Sodium: 10500–10600 mg/l
• Magnesium: 1320–1350 mg/l
• Sulphur: 580–590 mg/l
• Calcium: 410–430 mg/l
• Potassium: 380–390 mg/l
• Bromide: 0.2–0.5 mg/l
• Fluoride: 1.2–1.3 mg/l
• Iron: 0.08–0.09 mg/l
• Strontium: 7–9 mg/l
• dKH: 7.4–8.0
• pH: 7.8–8.2

What it works with

The salt is intended for marine reef systems in which corals are the main inhabitants. It is prepared in demineralised water, so the target salinity and the listed ion concentrations depend on using that water as the base. Dosing scales with volume: approximately 3.95 kg is needed for every 100 litres to reach 34 PSU.