The Ideal Foundation
Tropic Marin Classic Sea Salt Mix is perfect for aquariums that house even the most sensitive species. The natural balance of elements is made using pharmaceutical salts and free from artificial additives, nitrates, and phosphates, allowing the salt to mix fast and crystal clear. If you are starting a new tank or using Tropic Marin Classic Salt for general water changes, the appropriate balance of bicarbonates will help re-equilibrate the pH of your tank while providing a balanced ratio of all other major and minor trace elements.
- Mixes Fast
- Helps stabilize pH
- Made from pharmaceutical materials
- Contains all major and minor elements
- Perfect for fish only or coral reef aquariums
- Does not contain unwanted nitrates or phosphates
Parameters:
Alkalinity - 9-10 dKH (approx)
Calcium - 380 ppm (approx)
Magnesium - 1260 ppm (approx)
Instructions:
We suggest starting with 1/2 Cups of Tropic Marin Sea Salt Classic per 1 Gallon of RODI water. For the best results, the water should be circulating and at a temperature of 73-77 °F. Once the water is up to temperature and circulating, slowly adding the appropriate amount of salt will allow it to fully dissolve quickly without creating any concentrated areas where precipitation may occur.
When you have added almost all of the salt and the mixture is fully dissolved and clear, start measuring the specific gravity with a refractometer or similar instrument. Keep adding small amounts of salt until the specific gravity is the value you desire. The specific gravity of the sea salt solution should range from 1.025 to 1.027 (at 73-77 °F / 23-25 °C) and the pH -value should be in the range of 8.0 – 8.4. If all parameters are correct, the salt water is ready to use.
Note: Always add the salt to the water, never the water to the salt.
| SKU | Classic Salt Mix - Tropic Marin |
|---|---|
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater |
Product Questions
Thanks!
According to the manufacturer their salts have the following parameters.
Classic: Ca: 370-390 ppm, Mg: 1250-1300 ppm, Alk: 9-10 dKH
Pro-REEF: Ca: 430-450 ppm, Mg: 1300-1350 ppm, Alk: 7-8 dKH
Both salts should be perfect for reef aquariums, it just depends on what levels you prefer to aim for. We typically recommend choosing a salt that mixes up to parameters similar to what you maintain your system at to avoid big swings when doing water changes.
Based on our testing, running elevated Calcium and Alkalinity does result in faster SPS growth but they are not necessary.
I hope this helps, happy reefing!
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