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💧 Elevate your shrimp tank with Sulawesi’s secret mineral magic!
Sulawesi Mineral 8.5 is a premium mineral salt powder designed to harden osmosis, rain, and demineralized water by raising pH to 8.5 and increasing carbonate hardness to replicate the unique water chemistry of Lake Towuti, Indonesia. Containing essential minerals and trace elements, it supports the health and breeding of sensitive Sulawesi shrimp species while reducing bacterial load. Each 230g pack treats up to 1,532 liters of aquarium water, dissolving fully with CO2 over 3-4 days. Made in Germany with over 25 years of aquaristic expertise, it’s the go-to solution for professional shrimp breeders seeking authentic, stable water conditions.
| ASIN | B073W8RX6Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | 198,528 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 1,892 in Aquarium Water Treatments |
| Brand | SALTYSHRIMP |
| Brand Name | SALTYSHRIMP |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Weight | 230 Grams |
| Item form | Powder |
| Item weight | 230 Grams |
| Liquid Volume | 20 Litres |
| Liquid volume | 20 Litres |
| Manufacturer | SaltyShrimp |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SSM-NSM85-230 |
| Model Number | SSM-NSM85-230 |
| Pet Type | Small Animal |
| Target Species | Shrimps, crabs, crayfish, snails |
| Unit Count | 230.0 gram |
| Unit count | 230.0 gram |
O**S
Definitely dissolves easier with CO2
With CO2 it dissolves easier but some of it precipitates again with the rise in pH when the CO2 is blown out.
A**E
It’s good for Sulawesi cardinal shrimps!
I used it, and it seems to help my Sulawesi cardinal shrimps. However, it is tricky for mixing since the instruction calls for a “heaped” spoon during mixing so it’s kind of hard to know exactly how much. For that, I ended up using a weight scale and come up with a mixture ratio of 1 lb RO water for every 0.07 grams of this mineral. It’s something like this: 1 lb RO/0.07 g minerals You can use a carbonated water maker like SodaStream to thoroughly mix these hard-to-dissolve minerals. For example and in my case, I would use 2.68 gallon RO water and pour it in a bucket with a water pump to mix/circulate the water; carbonate 1.32 gallons of RO water and pour it into the mixing bucket, then use 1 gallon of fresh RO water to reduce/adjust the water to a proper TDS of around 115-140 TDS like what Marks Shrimp Tanks has shown. This is basically the best method to mix these hard-to-dissolve minerals, and it’s all thanks to Marks Shrimp Tanks. - Yong
P**K
Bestes SulawesiSalz
Ich habe lange mit Salzen der mitbewerber experimentiert, allerdings nie sehr erfolgreich. Seit ich dieses salz nutze vermehren sich meine dennerli, striata und harlekin ohne ende :) Zusatz: das salz kann man auch ganz easy eine halbe stunde vor dem wasserwechsel in warmem wasser auflösen. Man benötigt kein CO2 zum lösen
R**E
Overpriced for what it is; use aragonite sand instead..
Fell hook, line & sinker for the online marketing behind this product. It appears to be mostly calcium carbonate. In nature, it would be limestone or crushed shells in the substrate or walls of the body of water. As acidity increases, it dissolves to buffer the pH. Making acidic water by passing CO2 into the water to force this to dissolve as the company suggests is therefore completely illogical. If you don't, then what you are left with is a cloudy mess. Much better to just use aragonite sand & then dose trace minerals like Iron or Magnesium. Live and learn.
M**Y
As described
This is good for making sure your shrimp grow a healthy and strong shell and get the nutrients they need
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