{"product_id":"aquaforest-hybrid-pro-salt-bucket-5kg","title":"Hybrid Pro Salt 5 kg Bucket — Compact Probiotic Reef Salt - Aquaforest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquaforest Hybrid Pro Salt 5 kg — the probiotic salt in a compact size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaforest Hybrid Pro Salt is the manufacturer's most advanced sea salt. Its unique formula combines chemically pure laboratory salt — for stable, predictable parameters — with natural sea salt flakes harvested from the North Atlantic, rich in micronutrients. It is further enriched with probiotic bacteria that control nitrate and phosphate levels, plus amino acids and vitamin C. Strontium and iodine levels are elevated to offset their fast consumption in closed aquariums. The 5 kg size is ideal for trying the formula or for smaller systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer mixing instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse RODI water at about 24 °C (75 °F). For 33 ppt (1.025 S.G.), dissolve about 390 g of salt in 10 L of water — the 5 kg bucket makes about 125 L of seawater. Stir for about 15 minutes, check with a refractometer. Mixed saltwater should be used within 3 days. Manufacturer tip: keep dKH between 7.5 and 8.5 to help the probiotic bacteria reproduce. For new tanks, introduce the first animals 10 to 14 days after setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy reefers choose Hybrid Pro Salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure laboratory salt + natural North Atlantic sea salt flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary probiotic bacteria blend — lowers nitrate and phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriched with amino acids, vitamin C, elevated strontium and iodine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch ICP-OES tested, results online by serial number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-hybrid-pro-salt-bucket-22kg\"\u003e22 kg bucket\u003c\/a\u003e for regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy at ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized Aquaforest dealer in Canada, we use and test the products we sell. Complete your routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-alkalinity-test-pro\"\u003eAquaforest Alkalinity Test Pro\u003c\/a\u003e — keep dKH at 7.5-8.5 for the probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-test-pro-pack-ca-kh-mg\"\u003eAquaforest TestPro Pack Ca-KH-Mg\u003c\/a\u003e — the three essential parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-reef-salt-2kg\"\u003eAquaforest Reef Salt 2 kg\u003c\/a\u003e — the versatile alternative without probiotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets Hybrid Pro Salt apart from other reef salts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines pure laboratory salt, natural North Atlantic sea salt flakes and probiotic bacteria that lower nitrate and phosphate — a formula unique to Aquaforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat KH should I target with a probiotic salt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends 7.5 to 8.5 dKH to support probiotic bacteria activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much seawater can I make with the 5 kg bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 125 L at 33 ppt, at 390 g per 10 L of RODI water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaforest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803487015083,"sku":"AF3885","price":37.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/Hybrid-Pro-Salt_5-kg.jpg?v=1689521110","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/aquaforest-hybrid-pro-salt-bucket-5kg","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}