salinity question!

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  1. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just wondering... Does your salinity change if you never do a water change? Does it always stay the same?
     
    KDtrey5, Jul 4, 2012
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  2. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    If you are dosing it can.
    (magnesium)
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Water evaporates, salt does not.

    You have to make up for that evaporation routinely if not daily by adding FW (RO/DI) to keep the SG within target range.
     
    Corailline, Jul 4, 2012
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  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Also you will lose some salt in the waste from a skimmer if you run one. Not excessive by any means, but figured I would throw that out there.
     
    Marshall O, Jul 4, 2012
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