Quantum Lps Macro Probiotic Salt – 5.5kg

Description

Quantum LPS Macro Probiotic Salt 5.5kg — Mid-Size Reef Salt for LPS and Soft Coral Home Aquariums

A 150 to 250 L LPS reef changing 10% a week gets through salt steadily, and a bucket that lasts a couple of months without going hard is the sweet spot. Quantum LPS Macro Probiotic Salt 5.5kg (SKU: QA040550) fills it: at 35.2 g per litre for a gravity of 1.025 the pack mixes roughly 156 L, or around 163 L if the tank runs at 1.024. The Reef Essential blend is a hybrid, built on sodium chloride from natural South Australian seawater with the remaining elements added synthetically, and its levels are tuned for corals that spend their energy on tissue rather than dense skeleton.

The manufacturer states the water chemistry the salt is designed to deliver: at 1.025 about 440 ppm calcium, 10.5 dKH alkalinity, 1,310 ppm magnesium and 400 ppm potassium, with figures for 1.024 as well, each within roughly 5%. That lets a keeper compare test results against a target rather than against last week. Natural macrobiotics, probiotics and vitamin precursors are part of the formula, included to support bacteria and fish vitality, and production in a humidity-controlled environment keeps the salt free-flowing until the pack is empty.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Home LPS reefs: Euphyllia, favia, acan and scolymia tanks in the 100 to 250 L range.
• Mixed soft-coral displays: Zoanthid, leather and mushroom tanks that want stable reef parameters without SPS demands.
• Regular weekly changes: 5.5 kg covers about two months of 10% changes on a 200 L system.
• Nano keepers stepping up: The next size after the 2.2 kg pack once a small reef proves out.

Mixing & Application Guide

• Calculate the salt: Litres to be changed multiplied by 35.2 g for 1.025, or 33.7 g for 1.024.
• Dissolve properly: Add the salt to RODI water at about 25 °C and run a pump until nothing remains undissolved; the salt always goes into the water, and dry salt never goes into the tank.
• Match temperature and gravity: Let the mix stabilise, confirm the reading, then add it.
• Seal between uses: Moisture is the enemy of a half-used pack, so close it tightly every time.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Makes about 156 L: A sensible quantity for a mid-sized LPS reef between reorders.
• LPS-tuned parameters: Calcium, alkalinity, magnesium and potassium set for tissue-growing corals.
• Two published gravities: Targets for both 1.024 and 1.025 with a stated tolerance.
• Natural seawater sodium chloride: A hybrid mix combining seawater character with synthetic consistency.
• Probiotics and vitamin precursors: Added by the manufacturer to support beneficial bacteria and fish health.

Product Details

• Brand: Quantum (Reef Essential range)
• SKU: QA040550
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 0706502801571
• Product Type: Salt > Reef Salt Mix
• Net Weight: 5.5 kg
• Dose Rate: 35.2 g per litre for 1.025; 33.7 g per litre for 1.024
• Treatment Capacity: Approximately 156 L at 1.025
• Parameters at 1.025: Calcium 440 ppm, alkalinity 10.5 dKH, magnesium 1,310 ppm, potassium 400 ppm (about ±5%)
• Parameters at 1.024: Calcium 420 ppm, alkalinity 10.1 dKH, magnesium 1,255 ppm, potassium 385 ppm (about ±5%)
• Target Environment: LPS and soft-coral reef aquariums