Salinity readings
- Thread starter wazzifam
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wazzifam
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how does that relate in laimans terms?
1.021-1.028??
sorry still trying to learn terminology!
wazzifam
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:laughroll thanks Al
naperenterprise
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1.024 - 1.026 range for me
lcstorc
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34 PPT.
I want a bit of room for error as well. I will likely leave it there since the smallest tank still does not have an ATO.
If you are using a hydrometer it is important to check it against a properly calebrated refractometer to find out how much it is off. They are rarely accurate but usually consistant if cared for properly. (Rinsed with RO and stored upside down after each use.)
I want a bit of room for error as well. I will likely leave it there since the smallest tank still does not have an ATO.
If you are using a hydrometer it is important to check it against a properly calebrated refractometer to find out how much it is off. They are rarely accurate but usually consistant if cared for properly. (Rinsed with RO and stored upside down after each use.)
todd03blown
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1.025-.026
naperenterprise
Active Member
See Kim... I told ya 
You were right, your LFS was wrong
You were right, your LFS was wrong
cbrownfish
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~35 ppt on salinity.
~1.026 Specific Gravity.
~1.026 Specific Gravity.
BigJay
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15 years ago 1.023 which I believe was the most commonly accepted level at the time, now I am keeping it right around 1.026. I've thought about going higher but since I am trading frags in and out right now and most people keep there tanks in a lower range I think the 1.026 is best.
Same here. I don't let it drop or rise ever either. It is very important to keep a steady ppt.
wazzifam
Member
See Kim... I told ya
You were right, your LFS was wrong
Im seeing that. Its all good!
mantid
Member
Wow, I never really thought of this as a big issue. I have always kept mine at 1.023. I guess it's time to move up and on. I with the poll actually was working on this one becuase i want to see what everyone sets theirs at. Does anyone know what the specific gravity of most large and thriving reefs around the world are?
jimboslice
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I wonder why they guy at the fish store wants me to put mine at 1.019??
I went ahead and made mine 1.020, should I raise this?
I went ahead and made mine 1.020, should I raise this?