Utility

Perfect Your Saltwater Mix

Calculate precise salt amounts for water changes, compare major brands, and create custom recipes with batch tracking. Take the guesswork out of water changes.

Precision Water Changes

Enter your target salinity, water volume, and salt brand. Get the exact amount of salt you need—in grams or cups. No more mixing until "it looks right."

  • Calculate by volume (gallons/liters) or weight
  • Account for brand-specific densities
  • Adjust for current vs. target salinity
  • Output in grams, cups, or tablespoons
Salt Calculator
10
gallons
1.026 SG
Instant Ocean
You need:
520 grams
or approximately 1.8 cups

Compare Salt Brands

Different salt brands have different chemistries. Compare their baseline parameters to choose the right one for your tank.

Brand Alkalinity (dKH) Calcium (ppm) Magnesium (ppm)
Instant Ocean 8.3 400 1280
Red Sea Salt 8.0 430 1310
Reef Crystals 10.0 490 1340
Tropic Marin Pro 7.0 400 1300
Fritz RPM 8.5 450 1350
Brightwell Aquatics 9.0 440 1320

* Values are typical and may vary between batches. Always test your mixed water.

Advanced

Create Custom Recipes

Go beyond the calculator. Create custom salt mix recipes with specific supplements, track batches with lot numbers, and test your mixes through multiple phases.

  • Define your base salt and supplements
  • Track individual batches with lot numbers
  • Test at initial, mid-point, and final phases
  • Version control for recipe adjustments
Recipe
My SPS Mix v2
Active
Base Salt Red Sea Blue
+ Magnesium +50 ppm
+ Alkalinity +0.5 dKH
Last Batch
Lot #2024-12-08 3 tests logged

Perfect Your Water Change Process

Calculate, compare, and create custom salt recipes for consistent results.