Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Bucket [160 gal mix]

$79.99

Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Bucket [160 gal mix]
  • Model:  SSAS-SS1160P
 

Instant Ocean Sea Salt - Bucket [160 gal mix]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Instant Ocean is the most carefully formulated synthetic sea salt in the world and the preferred choice of hobbyists and professionals. It's scientifically tested and performance certified by Marineland Labs, your assurance of superior quality, consistency and value.
 
  • Shipping Class:  Additional Shipping Applies
Stock Status:  Usually ships in 2 to 7 days.

  • Instant Ocean contains every major, minor and trace element necessary for the health of marine animals.

  • It provides a clear solution in minutes, quickly achieving and maintaining the perfect pH for a marine aquarium.

  • The convenient one part formulation is ideal for mixing complete packages or small quantities easily with no special additives required.

  • Contains no nitrates or phosphates.





  • Maintaining tropical marine fishes was still difficult throughout the 1950's and early 1960's. As a result, saltwater aquariums were rare curiosities that could not be located far from tropical coastal areas. This wasn't a minor obstacle that kept a small handful of landlocked hobbyists from pursuing their pastime. It was a serious challenge for educators and researchers who needed to keep marine organisms in a lab environment in order to conduct controlled experiments.

  • Everything changed in 1964. That�s when William Kelley, a former director of The Cleveland Aquarium, founded Aquarium Systems, Inc. (ASI). The company was rooted in the science of seawater from the very beginning. Kelley�s goal was not to replicate natural seawater exactly, but to use its fundamental chemistry as a guideline to create a synthetic marine environment that would sustain life reliably and consistently from one aquarium to the next. Using a formula based on one obtained from a prominent scientist at the Frankfurt Zoo, Kelley eventually achieved his goal, creating a synthetic sea salt that maintained invertebrates indefinitely. He called his innovation Instant Ocean� and, in 1965, filed the company�s first patent application.

  • The early formulations of Instant Ocean� were a significant breakthrough, but Kelley and his ASI team still had much work to do before the product was ready for the consumer marketplace. Throughout the late 1960s and early �70s, ASI continued to tweak Instant Ocean� to make sure it lived up to its name and to make sure anyone, regardless of where they lived, could stir up an ocean and know, with absolute confidence, that it would support a healthy, vibrant marine system. The company also looked for opportunities to test its product in both small and large scale marine environments.

  • It didn�t take long for the world to learn of Instant Ocean. In 1966, The Aquarium of Niagara Falls commissioned Aquarium Systems to build and operate the first major public aquarium exclusively using synthetic sea salt for marine animal exhibits. Ten years later, The Mystic Marinelife Aquarium in Mystic, Conn., followed suit. Institutional researchers were also quick to realize the benefits of Instant Ocean, which helped to revolutionize the study of marine biology and marine ecology at colleges and universities across the world. Through it all, Aquarium Systems continued to refine both the ingredients and the manufacturing process of Instant Ocean, making sure that the product contained every necessary major and minor trace element in every single batch.

  • Today, Instant Ocean remains the standard for scientific research and for large scale marine environments. It has been used by NASA and, with proven results, in numerous public aquariums and parks, including SeaWorld, Orlando; Shedd Aquarium, Chicago; Wonders of Wildlife Museum, Springfield, Ill.; Columbus (Ohio) Zoo & Aquarium; the (Atlanta) Georgia Aquarium; The Dallas World Aquarium; Underwater Adventure in the Mall of America, Minnesota; Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas; the Denver Zoo; and many others.

  • Best of all, the four decades of research and development that underpin the success of Instant Ocean in the scientific community make it the ideal choice for consumers, from longtime hobbyists to those who are new to marine aquarium keeping. No other sea salt is as rigorously tested or meticulously manufactured to ensure superior results every time it is used. And none offers the same value or convenience. So anyone, anywhere can enjoy all of the beauty and diversity the ocean has to offer.

Shipping

How is my order shipped and what does it cost?

Orders are shipped either by Courier [currently FedEX Ground] or Postal Service --- the choice is yours!

For delivery by Courier, you pay the actual charges based on a 1 kG package [2.2 lbs] shipped via ground service, plus a nominal $1.00 service charge to cover the cost of insurance and packing materials. We pay any additional charges.

For Postal Service (your best value), shipping on orders under $100.00 is $13.95 to most locations in Canada, exceptions noted below. For orders between $100.00 and $150.00 the rate is $9.95, for orders between $150.00 and $200.00 the rate is just $4.95 and for orders over $200.00 shipping is FREE. The more you order the more you save! The delivery standard for this service is between 1 to 7 business days between all major centers.

NOTE: Additional Shipping Charges apply to orders shipped to the NWT, YK, NU and some rural or remote locations in Canada as well as on over sized or heavy items indicated by the - Additional Shipping symbol.

The flat rate shipping cost used as well as our contribution towards that cost, is usually sufficient to cover the cost of shipping however if you are located in a remote or air stage area, additional shippings charges may apply. In those circumstances we'll contact you regarding any addtional cost so you can decide whether to proceed with your order or not. Otherwise we'll just get the order in its way to you.

When will my order be shipped?

On weekdays, in-stock merchandise is shipped the same day if received by 2:00 pm EST. Orders received after that, or on weekends or holidays, are shipped the next business day.

Do you ship to the US or to other International destinations?

Currently we are only shipping within Canada.

Returns

What if I want to return an item?

Should you find it necessary to return an item, please call us first. All returns should be properly packaged to avoid damage and should include all original boxes and paperwork to receive a refund, replacement or credit. Shipping fees are not refundable, unless, of course, you are returning defective merchandise or merchandise we sent in error.

What do I do if a product breaks or doesn't preform as promised?

Keep all warranties and owner's manuals you receive with your merchandise. In the event an item becomes defective or just doesn't live up to your expectations, please refer to the warranty information you received for proper handling procedures.