Reef Salt Plus 5 kg Bucket — Elevated KH Ca Mg Reef Salt - Aquaforest

Aquaforest Reef Salt+ 5 kg — elevated-macro reef salt in a compact bucket

The Reef Salt+ Bucket 5 kg packs Aquaforest's elevated-macro recipe into a smaller bucket sized for nano SPS reefs or hobbyists testing the formula before jumping to a 22 kg bucket. Same composition as the large format — calcium, alkalinity and magnesium deliberately raised, amino acids and vitamin C retained — but yield sized for 30-70 US-gal tanks.

The bucket makes about 34 US gal (129 L) of reef water at 35 ppt salinity. Size stays fresh because it's consumed over a few water changes with no long air exposure.

When to pick the 5 kg format

• Nano or small SPS reef — 30-70 US gal where a 22 kg bucket risks sitting open too long.
• Test before buying 22 kg — check compatibility with your livestock before committing to the large format.
• Secondary high-growth tank — refugium or frag propagation tank dedicated to SPS.

Official Reef Salt+ parameters (35 ppt, 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

• About 400 g of salt in 10 L of RO/DI water to hit 35 ppt.
• The 5 kg bucket makes about 129 L of reef water.
• Recommended dissolution temperature: 24 °C (75 °F).
• Vigorous stirring for about 15 minutes until water is clear.
• Final refractometer check — target 34-35 ppt.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: 5 kg plastic bucket (yield ~34 US gal / 129 L)
• Type: reef salt with elevated macros + amino acids + vitamin C
• Compatibility: nano SPS, small to mid-sized SPS tanks, hard coral frag propagation

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Reef Salt+ Bucket 22 kg — the per-kg economy format once consumption is established.
• Standard Reef Salt 22 kg — the balanced version if the tank targets soft coral and LPS rather than SPS.
• KH Plus 250 ml — the supplemental top-up if alkalinity dips between water changes.

Frequently asked questions

How much water does the 5 kg bucket prepare?

About 129 L (34 US gal) of reef water ready at 35 ppt. On a 30 US-gal tank running 10 % weekly water changes, that covers about three months. On a 65 US-gal reef, about five weeks.

Does the 5 kg have the same recipe as the 22 kg?

Yes — strictly identical formula. Only the packaging and yield change. Target parameters Ca 459 / dKH 11.8 / Mg 1427 stay the same at the 400 g per 10 L ratio.

Is Reef Salt+ compatible with the NP Pro method?

Yes — Reef Salt+ carries no nutrients (nitrate, phosphate) and its high macro concentration pairs well with an NP Pro probiotic regimen on a mature SPS tank. ICP tracking is still recommended on those setups.