Sea Salt 22 kg Bucket — Marine Salt for Fish and Soft Corals - Aquaforest

Aquaforest Sea Salt 22 kg — marine salt for fish and soft corals in a large-format bucket

The Sea Salt Bucket 22 kg ships Aquaforest's entry-level marine salt in an economy format. Same recipe as the 7.5 kg bag — parameters aligned with natural ocean water, no additives, phosphate-free and nitrate-free, no amino acids or vitamin C. Yield sized for large fish-only setups, stores, and multi-tank soft coral setups.

The bucket makes about 150 US gal (568 L) of marine water at 33 ppt salinity. Format that minimizes cost per gallon and makes large weekly prep easier.

What the 22 kg bucket is aimed at

• Large fish tanks — 120 US gal and up where consumption justifies a single big container.
• Stores and shops — regular water changes on a central system.
• Densely stocked soft coral mixed tanks — leathers, gorgonians, xenia in large quantity.
• Frag farms and wholesalers — large reserve prep.

Aquaforest official parameters (33 ppt, 24 °C)

• Magnesium (Mg): 1,200-1,300 mg/L
• Calcium (Ca): 360-400 mg/L
• Potassium (K): 300-350 mg/L
• Alkalinity (dKH): 8.0-9.0
• pH: 8.0-8.2
• Phosphate-free, nitrate-free, no organic additives

Official preparation

• About 380 g of salt in 10 L of RO/DI water for 33 ppt.
• The 22 kg bucket covers about 568 L of marine water.
• Dissolution temperature: 24 °C (75 °F).
• Vigorous stirring for about 15 minutes until water is clear.
• Systematic refractometer check — target 33-35 ppt.

Specifications

• Brand: Aquaforest (Poland)
• Format: 22 kg plastic bucket (yield ~150 US gal / 568 L)
• Type: standard marine salt without additives
• Compatibility: large FOWLR, soft corals, sales systems

Why choose Aquaforest at ReefSolution

• Sea Salt Bag 7.5 kg — the smaller format for smaller fish tanks or first trial.
• Reef Salt 22 kg — the step-up to reef salt if the tank progressively welcomes LPS and SPS.
• Nitrate Test Pro — the test to monitor water quality on densely populated fish systems.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the 22 kg bucket last on a 120 US-gal tank?

At 10 % weekly water changes (12 US gal / week), the 22 kg bucket lasts about 12-13 weeks — three months of standard operation. On bi-weekly changes, that doubles.

Can the bucket stay open for several months?

Yes, provided it's stored dry and the lid is properly resealed after each prep. Ambient humidity clumps salt — in humid climates, a desiccant packet inside helps preserve the grain.

What's the difference with the Reef Salt 22 kg bucket?

Sea Salt targets fish and soft corals (standard macros, no additives) ; Reef Salt targets SPS/LPS reef tanks (balanced macros + amino acids + vitamin C). Reef Salt+ pushes further for very densely stocked SPS tanks.