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 tanks 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 a probiotic method is not in place.

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.

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.

Do the salt's probiotics stay active long after opening?

Yes — Aquaforest formulates the bacteria to stay dormant in the dry salt; reseal tightly between uses. They activate on contact with water during preparation, and the brand recommends using the prepared water within 24-48 h to maximize their activity.