Updated 07/22/10
salinity™ is a blend of salts specifically formulated for the
reef aquarium that contains all essential major, minor, and trace
components found in natural reef waters, but contains no toxic
or non-essential components. Additionally, salinity™ is the most
concentrated salt blend on the market. With
a hydration level of <0.5%
salinity™ will yield a greater volume of prepared saltwater at
a salinity of 35‰ per unit of weight than any other salt mix currently
on the market.
salinity™ is identical to the distribution of anions and cations
found in Natural Sea Water (NSW). We have compiled
data from all the oceans and seas on the Earth, and have targeted the midpoint
of the range for each element. We guarantee to be within ± 5% of
the midpoint. For example, at a salinity of 35‰, for calcium, magnesium,
and strontium, we have the following targets and ranges.
Calcium: target 422 mg/L, range 400 to 443 mg/L
Magnesium: target 1336 mg/L, range 1269 to 1403 mg/L
Strontium: target 8.4 mg/L, range 8.0 to 8.8 mg/L
Alkalinity and pH values vary widely over the Earth’s oceans. salinity™
will be within the following ranges:
pH: 8.4 to 8.6
Alkalinity: 3.2 to 3.8 meq/L
We guarantee that salinity™ will have a batch specific guaranteed analysis that falls within the ranges below
NSW |
Min |
Max |
||
| ph | 8.5 |
8.4 |
8.6 |
|
| Alkalinity | 3.5 meq/L |
3.2 meq/L |
3.8 meq/L |
|
| Calcium | 422 |
409 |
435 |
|
| Magnesium | 1,336 |
1,296 |
1,376 |
|
| Strontium | 8.4 |
8.1 |
8.7 |
|
| Bicarbonate | 214 |
208 |
220 |
|
| Borate | 15 |
14.5 |
15.5 |
|
| Bromide | 65 |
63 |
67 |
|
| Chloride | 19,000 |
18,430 |
19,570 |
|
| Iodide | 0.06 |
0.0582 |
0.0618 |
|
| Sulfate | 2,655 |
2,575 |
2,735 |
|
| Potassium | 380 |
369 |
391 |
|
| Sodium | 10,500 |
10,185 |
10,815 |
|
| Cobalt | 0.0004 |
0.00039 |
0.00041 |
|
| Copper | 0.0003 |
0.00029 |
0.00031 |
|
| Iron | 0.01 |
0.0097 |
0.0103 |
|
| Manganese | 0.002 |
0.00194 |
0.00206 |
|
| Molybdenum | 0.01 |
0.0097 |
0.0103 |
|
| Rubidium | 0.12 |
0.1164 |
0.1236 |
|
| Zinc | 0.01 |
0.0097 |
0.0103 |
1. Mix salinity™ with dechlorinated tap or purified water. We recommend
the use of a commercial dechlorinator like alpha™ to neutralize
any tap water chlorine and/or chloramines. If source water quality
is poor we recommend purification with a Seachem
Pinnacle™ RO/DI system.
To prepare small quantities, bring 35 grams of salinity™ up to
a volume of 1 liter, or add 36.27 grams to 1 liter of water. [This
is a little less than ½ cup of salt per US gallon of water. For
15 gallons use 7 cups of salinity™.]
2. Stir well to ensure a good mix. Although the salinity™ solution
may be used immediately, we suggest mixing for approximately 24
hours to achieve oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium.
3. Measure the salinity. We recommend a salinity of 35‰. This will
be a temperature compensated SG (specific gravity) value of 1.026.
If you are using uncorrected SG values (H) then the following formula
will yield a value for S (salinity) accurate to within 1%:
S = [0.3348 * T] + [1325 * H] - 1330.4525 (calibrated at 15.56 °C (60 °F))
S = [0.2211 * T] + [1325 * H] - 1330.4525 (calibrated at 25 °C (77 °F))
where S is the salinity in parts per thousand; T is temperature in degrees centigrade (range of 13-30 °C); and H is the uncorrected hydrometer reading. If you don¹t mind an error on the order of ±3%, simply use the following table:| If the water temperature is: | cal.@ 15.56 °C | cal.@ 25 °C | |
| degrees C | degrees F | then target H= | then target H= |
| 13 – 15 | 55 – 59 | 1.027 | 1.029 |
| 16 – 19 | 60 – 66 | 1.026 | 1.028 |
| 20 – 23 | 67 – 73 | 1.025 | 1.027 |
| 24 – 27 | 74 – 81 | 1.024 | 1.026 |
| 28 – 30 | 82 – 86 | 1.023 | 1.025 |
4. Adjust salt level accordingly. If salinity is too low, then
add more salinity™. If too high, add more water.
5. Change 20% of aquarium water every two weeks (or as necessary)
to maintain optimum water quality.
USAGE NOTE:
NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing livestock. Transfer livestock
to the aquarium AFTER salt is completely mixed and specific gravity
has been adjusted. Use Seachem’s Stability® to avoid “new tank
syndrome” and to prevent unnecessary livestock losses in a new
system.
CAUTION: SALINITY™ IS NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN. Contact in dry form may cause skin or eye irritation.
In case of eye contact, completely flush eye(s) with cool water
and seek medical attention.
