Description
H2Ocean Pro+ Salt Mix
H2Ocean Pro+ is a new pro formula aquarium salt - produced by a solar evaporative
process which produces a totally natural base salt where all of the main and
trace elements are in complete balance as nature intended. The pure natural
salt is then specially enhanced for reef aquarium use by elevating specific
elements that over time become depleted, such as calcium and magnesium which
are used by corals and coralline algae for growth.
Free from Nitrate and Phosphate.
6.6Kg Tub for 165 - 200 lts (14.55 lbs for 43-52 US Gallons)
Chemistry
The formulation for H2Ocean+ salt has been developed by D-D (Deltec) following
many months of testing and evaluation. The salt is designed to dissolve quickly
and easily and to have a specific chemistry which in our opinion is the optimum
formulation to maintain a healthy reef and allow regular water changes whilst
maintaining a natural balance.
Calcium and Magnesium levels are boosted to replace that used up through
coral growth within the aquarium whereas chloride levels are slightly lowered
to allow post additions of calcium and magnesium chloride with a minimized
affect on the chloride balance.
Many salts concentrate on boosting calcium levels and ignore magnesium levels.
Maintenance of the correct magnesium concentration is equally important in
a reef aquarium and will make it much easier to maintain stable calcium, pH
and alkalinity.
Parameters when mixed to a S.G: of 1.025 @ 25°C = 35.5 ppt
Parameters |
Level |
Range |
Units |
pH |
8.3 |
8.2 - 8.4 |
|
dKH |
9.3 |
8.7 - 9.8 |
|
Calcium (Ca2+) |
440 |
430 - 460 |
mg/l |
Magnesium (Mg2+) |
1340 |
130 - 1380 |
mg/l |
Chloride (Cl-) |
19550 |
19960 - 20130 |
mg/l |
Potassium (K+) |
410 |
380-420 |
mg/l |
Mixing
H2Ocean Pro+ salt is recommended for use with Reverse Osmosis water or soft
water with a calcium level lower than 30 mg/l. As the calcium level in H2Ocean+
is already enhanced to 440 mg/l then mixing with hard tap water which contains
additional calcium may raise the concentration above normal recommended levels
and cause the calcium to precipitate out of solution.
RO/DI water purification removes undesirable ions like phosphate and nitrate
from your tap water which otherwise would contribute to nuisance algae in
your aquarium.
Using a clean container:
Add 1 Kg of H2Ocean+ to 24.2 litres of water ( 1 Lb to 2.9 U.S. Gallons )
Mix well until all of the salt is dissolved and the solution is clear.
We recommend that you mix for 24 hours and stabilize temperature before use.
Check the S.G. before addition to the aquarium.
If required add more salt or water to obtain the correct S.G. reading.
Remember that S.G. changes with temperature.
We recommend the use of a portable refractometer for accurate and consistent
measurement of the S.G. of your salt solution.