Collection: Aquarium Salt

The Foundation Everything Else Sits On

Salt mix sets your baseline. Every parameter you subsequently test, dose and correct starts from whatever the mix delivered, so switching brands mid-stream means switching baselines — usually the reason a stable tank suddenly reads differently after a water change.

Choosing a Mix

• Standard marine mixes — formulated for fish-only and general marine systems.
• Enhanced reef formulas — elevated calcium, alkalinity and magnesium aimed at stony coral growth.
• Box sizes — 50 to 200 gallon mixes, the practical option for most home systems.
• Buckets — resealable, and easier to keep dry in a damp fishroom.

Mix in RO or RO/DI water, not tap, and give it time. Salt needs to dissolve fully and the water needs to reach temperature before it goes anywhere near livestock — a mix used too soon can read high on alkalinity and drop as it settles. Keep the container sealed between uses; salt mix pulls moisture from the air and a clumped bucket doses unevenly. Test a new batch before you trust it. Questions? Email info@jlaquatics.com.