{"product_id":"seachem-vibrant-sea-salt-mix-220-gallon","title":"Seachem Vibrant Sea Salt Mix, 220 Gallon Box","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\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Vibrant Sea is a highly concentrated synthetic sea salt for marine and reef aquariums. It supplies all of the essential major, minor and trace components found in natural seawater, plus an enhanced potassium level, and mixes to accurate seawater concentrations of calcium, magnesium and strontium with proper alkalinity and pH. This 23 kg (50.5 lb) box makes up to 830 liters, or 220 US gallons. Compare it with our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003ereef salt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnhydrous formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e The salts are packed water-free, which gives exceptional batch-to-batch consistency and more saltwater from less salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced potassium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixes to 500-550 mg\/L potassium at a specific gravity of 1.026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate and phosphate free.\u003c\/strong\u003e New saltwater won't add the nutrients that feed nuisance algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior calcium and alkalinity stability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to keep calcium and alkalinity at reef levels in the mixed water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast dissolving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly soluble, so a fresh batch can be mixed and used the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by Seachem Laboratories in Madison, Georgia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eParameters at 1.026 Specific Gravity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's published values for Vibrant Sea mixed to a specific gravity of 1.026:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;text-align:left;\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8.4-8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAlkalinity (KH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3-4 meq\/L (about 8.4-11.2 dKH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e425-445 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1,250-1,350 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePotassium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e500-550 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStrontium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e8-10 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with purified RO\/DI water, or tap water treated with a dechlorinator such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e to neutralize chlorine and chloramine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd Vibrant Sea at 27 g per liter for a specific gravity of 1.020, or 31 g per liter for 1.023. For larger batches, use 1\/2 cup per 1.58 US gallons (6 L) for 1.020, or 1\/2 cup per 1.38 US gallons (5.25 L) for 1.023.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir until completely dissolved. The saltwater is then ready to use. Excessive mixing can cause cloudiness, which clears once the water is added to the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck specific gravity with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/squeakys-aquatics-saltwater-refractometer\"\u003esaltwater refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e. Seachem recommends 1.020-1.025 at 75°F (24°C) for reef aquariums. Add more salt if it reads low, or more water if it reads high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange about 20% of the aquarium water every two weeks, or as needed, to keep water quality high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever mix salt in an aquarium that contains livestock.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a new aquarium, add animals only after the salt is completely mixed and aerated and the specific gravity is set. Seachem suggests \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-stability\"\u003eSeachem Stability\u003c\/a\u003e to help a new system through its startup cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:680px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVibrant Sea synthetic sea salt mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e23 kg (50.5 lb) box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUp to 830 L (220 US gallons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e27 g\/L for SG 1.020, 31 g\/L for SG 1.023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAnhydrous, enhanced potassium, nitrate and phosphate free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMarine fish and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e to dechlorinate tap water before mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-hydrotote-collapsible-jug\"\u003eSeachem HydroTote Collapsible Jug\u003c\/a\u003e for carrying and storing fresh saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/squeakys-aquatics-saltwater-refractometer\"\u003eSqueaky's Aquatics Saltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/milwaukee-ma887-digital-salinity-refractometer\"\u003eMilwaukee MA887 Digital Salinity Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in specific gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-status-calcium\"\u003eSeachem Reef Status Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-status-magnesium\"\u003eReef Status Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm calcium and magnesium in your mixed water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-builder\"\u003eSeachem Reef Builder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-advantage-calcium-supplement\"\u003eReef Advantage Calcium\u003c\/a\u003e to hold alkalinity and calcium steady between water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much saltwater does one box make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 830 liters (220 US gallons) at Seachem's 1.020 mix rate of 27 g per liter. Mixed to 1.023 at 31 g per liter, one box makes about 740 liters (196 US gallons). Mixing to a higher reef salinity uses a little more salt per gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Vibrant Sea a good choice for reef tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Seachem formulated it for marine and reef aquariums. It mixes to reef-level calcium, magnesium and alkalinity with enhanced potassium, and it is nitrate and phosphate free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon can I use it after mixing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrant Sea is highly soluble. Once it is completely dissolved and the specific gravity is set, it is ready to use, so you can mix it and use it the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my freshly mixed saltwater cloudy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcessive mixing can cause temporary cloudiness. Seachem notes that it clears once the saltwater is added to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49343364923611,"sku":"328","price":93.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/seachem-vibrant-sea-salt-mix-220-gallon-1.jpg?v=1790064591","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-vibrant-sea-salt-mix-220-gallon","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}