Hybrid Pro Salt 22 kg Bucket — Probiotic Reef Salt with Natural Flakes - Aquaforest

Aquaforest Hybrid Pro Salt 22 kg — reef salt with probiotics and natural flakes

The Hybrid Pro Salt Bucket 22 kg represents Aquaforest's newest salt generation — an "evaporative synthetic amino acid probiotic blend" per the manufacturer's own wording. Its distinctive feature is the combination of three components: balanced macros for SPS and LPS tanks, amino acids feeding tissue growth, and probiotic bacteria that support biological stability from the water change itself. The salt also contains fine natural flakes the manufacturer describes as a rare ingredient in a synthetic salt.

The 22 kg bucket makes about 150 US gal (568 L) of reef water at 35 ppt salinity (1.026 SG). Format tuned for mixed-reef or SPS tanks running the NP Pro + Pro Bio S probiotic method alongside.

Hybrid Pro differentiator vs other Aquaforest salts

• Integrated probiotics — bacterial seeding at each water change, completes the probiotic-method protocol.
• Natural flakes — synthetic salt + natural minerals blend, rare in the category.
• Preserved amino acids — the brand claims bioavailability retained through the evaporation process.
• ULNS-friendly — low-nutrient tanks managed with NP Pro and carbon dosing.

Official Hybrid Pro parameters (35 ppt, 24 °C)

• Calcium (Ca): about 431 mg/L
• Alkalinity (dKH): about 8.0
• Magnesium (Mg): about 1,361 mg/L
• Potassium (K): about 381 mg/L
• Strontium (Sr): about 8.42 mg/L
• pH: 8.0-8.2
• Bromide-free, phosphate-free, nitrate-free
• Enriched with amino acids + probiotic bacteria + natural flakes

Official preparation

• About 400 g of salt per 10 L of RO/DI water to hit 35 ppt.
• The 22 kg bucket covers about 568 L of reef water.
• Dissolution temperature: 24 °C (75 °F).
• Vigorous stirring for about 15 minutes.
• Systematic refractometer check — target 34-35 ppt.
• Use the prepared water quickly (24-48 h) to keep probiotic bacteria still active.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: 22 kg plastic bucket (yield ~150 US gal / 568 L)
• Type: probiotic reef salt + amino acids + natural flakes
• Compatibility: SPS, LPS, mixed-reef, tanks following the NP Pro probiotic method

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Hybrid Pro Salt Bucket 5 kg — the compact version of the probiotic salt for smaller tanks or first trial.
• NP Pro 10 ml — the carbon source that completes the probiotic-method protocol with Hybrid Pro Salt.
• Pro Bio F 25 g — the bacterial food that supports the probiotic population seeded by the salt.

Frequently asked questions

Do the salt probiotics stay active after storage?

Yes — Aquaforest formulates the bacteria to remain dormant in the dry salt. They activate on contact with water during preparation. The brand recommends using the prepared water within 24-48 h to maximize bacterial activity, rather than storing it for days in reserve.

Is Hybrid Pro Salt right for a high-growth SPS tank?

Yes — parameters (Ca 431, dKH 8, Mg 1,361 at 35 ppt) suit SPS. On a tank with exceptionally heavy consumption, Reef Salt+ (even higher macros) can offset draw better without supplemental dosing.

Can I use it without running the NP Pro method?

Yes — Hybrid Pro Salt is a complete reef salt and works fine on a tank managed differently (Balling, water changes only). The added probiotics support biological stability even without a full probiotic protocol.