Hybrid Pro Salt 5 kg Bucket — Compact Probiotic Reef Salt - Aquaforest

Aquaforest Hybrid Pro Salt 5 kg — probiotic reef salt in a compact bucket

The Hybrid Pro Salt Bucket 5 kg ships the full Aquaforest probiotic formula — synthetic salt, amino acids, probiotic bacteria and natural flakes — in a smaller bucket sized for nano reefs and mid-sized tanks. Yield about 34 US gal (129 L) of reef water at 35 ppt salinity. Ideal format to try the probiotic method before 22 kg investment, or to run a 30-70 US-gal tank without ever storing a half-empty bucket.

Who should pick the 5 kg format

• Probiotic nano reef — 30-60 US-gal on NP Pro method preferring to cycle fresh salt.
• Hobbyist testing the method — evaluate the recipe before large-format commitment.
• SPS propagation tank — secondary tank dedicated to frag growth.
• Moderate consumption — tanks with few water changes where a 22 kg oxidizes before it's finished.

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
• Enriched with amino acids + probiotic bacteria + natural flakes

Official preparation

• About 400 g of salt in 10 L of RO/DI water for 35 ppt.
• The 5 kg bucket covers about 129 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 within 24-48 h to preserve probiotic activity.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: 5 kg plastic bucket (yield ~34 US gal / 129 L)
• Type: probiotic reef salt + amino acids + natural flakes
• Compatibility: nano reef, small to mid-sized SPS, probiotic-method tanks

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Hybrid Pro Salt Bucket 22 kg — the per-kg economy format once the tank runs stable in probiotic mode.
• Reef Salt 22 kg — the version without probiotics if the NP Pro method is not in place.
• NP Pro 50 ml — the carbon source to start alongside the first Hybrid Pro water change.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the 5 kg bucket last on a nano?

On a 30 US-gal nano running 10 % weekly water changes (3 US gal / week), the 5 kg bucket lasts about 11-12 weeks. On a 65 US-gal reef, about 5 weeks. Size stays fresh through actual use.

Can I start NP Pro at the same time as switching to Hybrid Pro Salt?

Yes — Aquaforest designs both products to work in tandem. The salt introduces bacteria at every water change, NP Pro provides the carbon source that feeds them. Adding Pro Bio F or Pro Bio S brings a concentrated bacterial food.

Is ICP testing useful on Hybrid Pro Salt?

Recommended on mature SPS tanks — an ICP test every 3-4 months confirms macros and trace elements stay in the target range. That lets you tune supplemental dosing (Micro E, Bio S) to actual tank consumption.