Instant Ocean & Reef Crystals Synthetic Sea Salt

Instant Ocean synthetic sea salt simulates natural seawater for thriving marine aquariums. Developed through sophisticated biological and chemical testing, Instant Ocean provides your marine fish, invertebrates, and plants the necessary major, minor, and trace elements. Exceptional solubility, uniform particle size, and superior material selection made Instant Ocean the standard by which other synthetic sea salts are measured. No other product has such an extensive history of successful proven usage.

Reef Crystals Reef Salt

Enriched Reef Crystals Reef Salt is formulated especially for reef aquariums. Contains extra calcium, select trace elements, and vitamins above natural seawater concentrations. These extra measures reduce the need for constant supplements and additives to replenish essential substances quickly depleted in thriving reef aquariums. Reef Crystals also contains special additives to help detoxify excess heavy metals, such as copper, and is fully compatible with all marine aquariums.

Please click on "More Information" for mixing instructions and ideal marine aquarium water parameters.

1. Mix Instant Ocean salt with reverse osmosis or distilled water for optimal results. Tap water can be used, but it must be treated with dechlorinator prior to use.
2. Stir vigorously to thoroughly mix salt and water. Although the solution can be used immediately, we suggest that you aerate the water with an air pump to adequately oxygenate the water prior to use.
3. Adjust salinity with an accurate hydrometer such as the SeaTest® Hydrometer full range specific gravity meter. Recommended specific gravity range: 1.020 to 1.023 at 75°F. If specific gravity is too low, add more Instant Ocean salt. If too high, add more dechlorinated water.
4. Tightly reseal bag to keep moisture out. Be sure to store remaining Instant Ocean salt in a cool, dry place.

Important Reminders:
NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing animals. In new aquariums, transfer animals to the aquarium only after salt is completely mixed, the solution aerated, and specific gravity adjusted correctly.

Water Changes:
We recommend monitoring your water parameters (nitrates, phospates, alkalinity, and pH) and performing 25% water changes as necessary. To prepare small quantities of Instant Ocean salt for use in your water changes, use 1/2 cup of Instant Ocean salt for each U.S. gallon of water. Mix as directed above.

Reef Crystals Reef Salt
Manufacturer's Mixing Instructions:

1. Mix Reef Crystals salt with ordinary dechlorinated water. Because water conditions at different locations vary tremendously, a commercial dechlorinator is recommended to completely neutralize any concentrations of chlorine and/or chloramines.
2. Stir vigorously to mix salt and water. Although the solution of Reef Crystals premium sea salt can be used immediately, it is suggested that you aerate the water until it reaches oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium before use.
3. Use an accurate hydrometer, such as the SeaTest® Hydrometer full range specific gravity meter, to adjust salinity. Recommended specific gravity range: 1.020 to 1.023 at 75°F. If specific gravity is too low, add more Reef Crystals salt. If too high, add more dechlorinated water.
4. Tightly reseal bag to keep out moisture. Store remaining Reef Crystals salt in a cool, dry place.

Remember:
NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing animals. In new aquariums, transfer animals to the aquarium after salt is completely mixed and aerated and specific gravity is adjusted correctly.

Water Changes:
A 25% change of aquarium water, done on a monthly basis, is recommended to maintain water quality. To prepare small quanities of Reef Crystals salt, use 1/2 cup of Reef Crystals salt for each U.S. gallon of water. Mix as directed above.

Patrick V
Portland, ME

I absolutely love Instant Ocean Sea Salt! I found it to be fast desolving and reliable! Not to mention the best price out there! It is enlightening knowing I can have the best salt out there for the best price when doing massive water changes on my tank! Thank you for a revolutionary product!

Cary G
Rex, GA

Absolutely the best salt out there. Extremely fast and thorough solubility, and the proper balance of essential minerals. I have nothing but praise for this product.

Joshua H
Philadelphia, PA

Industry standard. Won't raise your phosphate or nitrate levels like other salts. This is the only salt I trust in my reef tank.

DFS Aquatic Staff
Rhinelander, WI

Reef Crystals Synthetic Sea Salt is the salt we use at the Drs. Foster & Smith Aquaculture Coral Facility, Drs. Foster & Smith Retail Store, AND our onsite marine aquariums. That's how much we like this stuff.

Tom T
Milford, MI

Best price anywhere on Reef Crystals. Very happy with your excellent service and shipping policy. Prices on other equipment I bought were not the lowest, but competitive. As a total package, I saved a lot of money! I will check your site first when I need something in the future.

Jennifer R
Orange Park, FL

Reef Crystals is the best salt out there for reef aquariums and Drs Foster and Smith have great salt prices accompanied with fast shipping. Thanks for being so reliable!

Alonso M
Sanford, FL

Since I changed to this salt, my corals started to grow fast, My calcium levels are 420-430 ALL the time. In 2 weeks, my corals started to grow like never before.

Anthony W
Springfield, IL

Reef Crystals gives you all that you need for a simple water change. It truly is the standard for reef mixes. I wouldn`t use anything else .

Tom J
Erie, PA

Reef Crystals has been a great product for my reef tank. About two years ago I switched to the regular instant ocean from reef cystals and now I'm back to Crystals. I have seen very good results in just two weeks, Very good product. I love Fosters and Smith! I have saved thousands and the shipping is great. Thanks guys!!

Jonathan Y
Musk, MI

This stuff is great. The calcium in our tank is always between 400-450 when we use this salt. The only salt we'll use in our tanks.