{"product_id":"instant-ocean-sea-salt-mix","title":"Instant Ocean Sea Salt Mix","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant Ocean Sea Salt is the trusted, economical marine salt that hobbyists and public aquariums have relied on for decades. It dissolves quickly, mixes clear, and delivers balanced, reef-safe water chemistry for fish-only, FOWLR, and reef tanks alike. Build your saltwater tank with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy This Salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most trusted marine salt, used for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced, reef-safe formula for fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves fast and mixes clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value for regular water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent results every mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with RO or RO\/DI water, not tap water, for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd salt to water slowly with a powerhead running, never add water to salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix and aerate until fully dissolved and clear, usually a few hours to overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck salinity with a refractometer and target about 1.025 for reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50 Gallon Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall tanks and water changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e160 Gallon Bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard tanks, resealable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e200 Gallon Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge tanks, best value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eInstant Ocean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMarine salt mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFish-only, FOWLR, and reef tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e50, 160, and 200 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tank with corals? Step up to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/instant-ocean-reef-crystals-salt-mix\"\u003eInstant Ocean Reef Crystals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure salinity with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/milwaukee-ma887-digital-salinity-refractometer\"\u003erefractometer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest and dose with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-multitest-marine-ph-alkalinity\"\u003ealkalinity\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-status-calcium\"\u003ecalcium\u003c\/a\u003e kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003esalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Instant Ocean Sea Salt reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It provides balanced, reef-safe water chemistry. For coral-focused tanks, Reef Crystals adds extra calcium and trace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 50 gallon bag suits small tanks and water changes, while the 200 gallon box is the best value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat water should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse RO or RO\/DI water for the cleanest, most consistent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instant Ocean","offers":[{"title":"50 Gallon Bag","offer_id":47461472370907,"sku":"35001400","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160 Gallon Bucket","offer_id":48113379934427,"sku":"35001002","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Gallon Box","offer_id":48113379967195,"sku":"35001402","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg-70441-86800R.jpg?v=1767879613","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/instant-ocean-sea-salt-mix","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}