{"product_id":"red-sea-salt-7kg-bucket","title":"Red Sea Salt - 7kg bucket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent reef-grade seawater in under 20 minutes, from bucket to tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Sea Salt is the brand's original moderate-alkalinity formulation — a balanced mix of major and minor elements suited to both fish-only systems and naturally-run reef tanks. This 7 kg bucket makes approximately 210 L of mixed saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakes 210 L per bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e — check the current cost per litre on the product page when budgeting for a water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate alkalinity, 8 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e — a balanced formulation suited to fish-only systems and reef tanks running natural, undosed nutrient levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolves fast and clear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Sea states the current formula mixes from bucket to tank-ready in around 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent batch to batch\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same balance of calcium, magnesium and bicarbonates every bucket, so parameters don't drift with each water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 kg bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 210 L of mixed saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, balanced — calcium, magnesium and bicarbonates at natural, undosed levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish-only marine systems and naturally-run reef tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea doesn't publish exact calcium, alkalinity and magnesium figures for this formulation on its consumer-facing pages — target parameters can be checked using Red Sea's MyBatch batch-lookup service with the batch number printed on the bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Salt 7 kg bucket (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Salt 10 kg bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Salt 20 kg refill box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Sea Salt 25.2 kg bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLitre for litre, the 10 kg bag is currently the cheapest way to buy Red Sea Salt — the bucket format costs a little more per litre for the convenience of a smaller, resealable, easy-to-store container. If storage space and top-up frequency aren't a constraint, a larger pack is the better long-run buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix into RO or RO\/DI water with circulation and, ideally, some aeration, allowing the salt to fully dissolve before checking parameters. Match temperature and salinity to your display before adding, and use freshly mixed saltwater promptly rather than storing it mixed for extended periods. For reef tanks running elevated, dosed parameters rather than natural levels, Red Sea's Coral Pro Salt is the higher-alkalinity alternative in the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for fish-only marine systems and reef tanks kept at natural, undosed nutrient and alkalinity levels. Less suited to SPS-dominant reef systems chasing elevated calcium and alkalinity through dosing — Red Sea Coral Pro Salt is formulated for that use case instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law apply. Standard delivery — no special freight requirements for this pack size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sea-salt-measuring-cup\"\u003eRed Sea Salt Measuring Cup\u003c\/a\u003e — for consistent, repeatable scoops batch after batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refractometer, to verify salinity once mixed and temperature-stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much water does one 7 kg bucket make?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 210 L of mixed saltwater at standard reef salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same salt as the bigger bags, just smaller?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Red Sea Salt is the same moderate-alkalinity formulation across the 7 kg bucket, 10 kg bag, 20 kg refill box and 25.2 kg bag. Only the pack size and cost per litre change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the bucket better value than the bigger bags?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite — compare the current cost per litre for each pack size on the product page before deciding. The bucket earns its place as a smaller, resealable, easier-to-store option rather than as the cheapest per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this suit my reef tank, or do I need Coral Pro?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running natural, undosed parameters, Red Sea Salt suits your tank. If you're dosing to elevated calcium and alkalinity for SPS growth, Coral Pro Salt is Red Sea's formulation for that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RedSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242298327331,"sku":"BA0290","price":56.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_Sea_Salt_7kg.jpg?v=1782108691","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/red-sea-salt-7kg-bucket","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}