Reef Salt Plus 22 kg Bucket — Bulk Elevated Macros Reef Salt - Aquaforest

Aquaforest Reef Salt+ 22 kg — elevated-macro reef salt for densely stocked SPS

The Reef Salt+ Bucket 22 kg is the elevated-macro version of Aquaforest's reef salt, built for densely stocked SPS reefs with sustained Ca/KH/Mg draw. Where the standard Reef Salt aims for parameters aligned with natural seawater, Reef Salt+ intentionally raises calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium — so a simple 10 % weekly water change offsets most of what the coral consumes without heavy supplement dosing.

The 22 kg bucket makes about 150 US gal (568 L) of reef water at 35 ppt salinity (1.026 SG). Formula still enriched with amino acids feeding tissue growth and vitamin C reinforcing coral immunity.

Reef Salt+ vs standard Reef Salt

• Reef Salt+ — densely stocked SPS tanks, owners avoiding Balling, weekly 10-15 % water changes.
• Standard Reef Salt — mixed-reef and casual SPS tanks, soft coral and LPS, moderate consumption.
• Primary target of Reef Salt+ — the experienced hobbyist running a high-growth reef who refuses Balling complexity.

Official Reef Salt+ parameters (at 35 ppt and 24 °C)

• Calcium (Ca): about 459 mg/L
• Alkalinity (dKH): about 11.8
• Magnesium (Mg): about 1,427 mg/L
• pH: 8.0-8.2
• Bromide-free, phosphate-free, nitrate-free
• Enriched with amino acids + vitamin C

Official preparation

• Dissolve about 400 g of salt per 10 L of RO/DI water to hit the 35 ppt target salinity.
• The 22 kg bucket makes about 568 L of reef water at 35 ppt.
• Dissolution temperature: 24 °C (75 °F).
• Vigorous stirring for about 15 minutes until water is clear.
• Systematic refractometer check — target 34-35 ppt.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: 22 kg plastic bucket (yield ~150 US gal / 568 L)
• Type: reef salt with elevated macros + amino acids + vitamin C
• Compatibility: densely stocked SPS, mature high-growth reefs

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Reef Salt+ Bucket 5 kg — the compact version of the elevated-macro salt for small or mid-sized SPS reefs.
• Standard Reef Salt 22 kg — the balanced version if the tank is not running SPS high-growth mode.
• Calcium Test Pro — the essential test to verify the elevated macros actually match tank consumption.

Frequently asked questions

Do water changes with Reef Salt+ replace Balling?

On a densely stocked SPS reef, a weekly 10-15 % water change with Reef Salt+ offsets most Ca/KH/Mg consumption — that's Aquaforest's design intent for this salt. On an exceptionally loaded reef, light supplemental dosing may still be needed — regular testing tells the story.

Can I use it when starting a new tank?

Aquaforest recommends standard Reef Salt for startup and young tanks, then a switch to Reef Salt+ once macro draw exceeds what regular water changes offset. Jumping straight to Reef Salt+ on an empty tank is not dangerous but stays oversized until the consuming biomass shows up.

Does Reef Salt+ contain probiotics?

No — Reef Salt+ boosts macros only. For a salt with probiotic bacteria, Aquaforest offers Hybrid Pro Salt (probiotics + natural flakes + amino acids).