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Instant Ocean Sea Salt for Marine Aquariums

Regular price $16.97

Backed By Science. Preferred By Experts. Instant Ocean® Sea Salt is the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salt in the world. The #1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums, and scientific research facilities, Instant Ocean.... Show Details

Backed By Science. Preferred By Experts.

Instant Ocean® Sea Salt is the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salt in the world. The #1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums, and scientific research facilities, Instant Ocean Sea Salt has set the industry standard for quality, consistency, and value for more than 50 years.

Exceptional Formula

  • Free of Nitrate and Phosphate
  • Contains every major, minor and trace element necessary for a healthy marine environment

Exceptional Solubility

  • Provides a clear ready-to-use solution in minutes
  • Quickly achieves and maintains the ideal pH
  • Packing designed to minimize separation during shipping

Exceptional Convenience

  • No special additives required
  • Consistent formulation ideal for mixing small or large quantities
  • Sealed in an inner protective bag to ensure freshness and ease of use

Net Wt 3 lb (1.36 kg)

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Instructions:

1. Mix Instant Ocean® with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water.
NOTE: To prepare small quantities, use 1/2 cup of Instant Ocean per each U.S. gallon of water. Mix as directed.

2. Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix. Although the Instant Ocean solution may be used immediately, we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium.

3. Measure specific gravity with an Instant Ocean® Hydrometer. 

Recommended Specific Gravity Range: 1.020 - 1.024 at 77°F.
NOTE: 1.5 lbs of Instant Ocean is formulated to create 5 gallons of saltwater at a specific gravity of 1.022.

4. Adjust salt level accordingly. If specific gravity is too low, add more Instant Ocean. lf too high, add more dechlorinated water.
5. Change 20% of aquarium water every two weeks to maintain optimum water quality.

USAGE NOTE: NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing animals.

In New Aquariums:
Transfer animals to the aquarium AFTER salt is completely mixed and aerated and specific gravity has been adjusted.

CAUTION: INSTANT OCEAN IS NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Contact in dry form may cause skin or eye irritation. In case of contact, completely flush skin or eye(s) with cool water and seek medical attention.

Shipping

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Undeliverable packages:

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