- Specially formulated blend of salts for reef tanks
- Enhanced buffering inhibits large pH shifts
- Available in 2.7kg, 15kg, and 29kg tubs
What is Aquavitro Salinity?
Aquavitro Salinity is a specially formulated blend of salts, optimised for use in reef tanks. It contains all essential major, minor, and trace components found in natural reef waters, but contains no toxic or non-essential components.
Salinity is also the most concentrated salt blend on the market. With a hydration level of <0.5%, Salinity will yield a greater volume of prepared saltwater at a salinity of 35‰ per unit of weight than any other salt mix currently on the market.
Salinity is identical to the distribution of anions and cations found in Natural Sea Water (NSW). We have compiled data from all the oceans and seas of Earth, and have targeted the midpoint of the range for each element. Aquavitro guarantee to be within ± 5% of the midpoint.
At a salinity of 35‰, for calcium, magnesium, strontium, pH, and alkalinity Aquavitro have the following targets and/or ranges:
- Calcium: Target 422 mg/L, range 400–443 mg/L
- Magnesium: Target 1336 mg/L, range 1269–1403 mg/L
- Strontium: Target 8.4 mg/L, range 8.0–8.8 mg/L
- pH: Range 8.4–8.6
- Alkalinity: Range 3.2–3.8 meq/L
How do I mix Aquavitro Salinity?
To mix Aquavitro Salinity, follow these step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Mix Salinity with dechlorinated tap or purified water. To prepare small quantities, add 36g per 1L of water.
Step 2: Stir well to ensure a good mix. Although the Salinity solution may be used immediately, we suggest mixing for 6-10 hours to achieve oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium.
Step 3: Measure the salinity. We recommend a salinity of 35‰. This will be a temperature compensated SG (specific gravity) value of 1.026.
Step 4: Adjust salt level accordingly. If salinity is too low, then add more Salinity. If too high, add more water.
Step 5: Change 20% of aquarium water every two weeks (or as necessary) to maintain optimum water quality.
Note: NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing livestock. Transfer livestock to the aquarium AFTER salt is completely mixed and specific gravity has been adjusted.
Batch Guarantee
Every bucket of Salinity comes with a laboratory tested (EPA Standard Method 6010), batch specific guaranteed analysis. Aquavitro guarantee that Salinity will have a guaranteed analysis that falls within the ranges below:
NSW | Min | Max | |
---|---|---|---|
pH | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
Alkalinity | 3.5 meq/L | 3.2 meq/L | 3.8 meq/L |
Calcium | 422 | 400 | 443 |
Magnesium | 1,336 | 1,269 | 1,403 |
Strontium | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.8 |
Bicarbonate | 214 | 208 | 220 |
Borate | 15 | 14.5 | 15.5 |
Bromide | 65 | 63 | 67 |
Chloride | 19,000 | 18,430 | 19,570 |
Iodide | 0.06 | 0.0582 | 0.0618 |
Sulfate | 2,655 | 2,575 | 2,735 |
Potassium | 380 | 369 | 391 |
Sodium | 10,500 | 10,185 | 10,815 |
Cobalt | 0.0004 | 0.00039 | 0.00041 |
Copper | 0.0003 | 0.00029 | 0.00031 |
Iron | 0.01 | 0.0097 | 0.0103 |
Manganese | 0.002 | 0.00194 | 0.00206 |
Molybdenum | 0.01 | 0.0097 | 0.0103 |
Rubidium | 0.12 | 0.1164 | 0.1236 |
Zinc | 0.01 | 0.0097 | 0.0103 |
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