Salt level

Discussion in 'Salt' started by TheSurgeonSween, Dec 22, 2010.

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  1. TheSurgeonSween

    TheSurgeonSween Fire Shrimp

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    How do I know if I have too much salt in my aquarium or not enough?
     
    TheSurgeonSween, Dec 22, 2010
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    use a hydrometer or refractometer. specific gravity of 1.020-1.025 is best. for inverts I recommend 1.023-1.026 (1.026 usually for corals)
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Dec 22, 2010
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  3. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    yes yous a refractometer.. use about 2.5 cups of salt per 5 gallons to get to 1.026
     
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  4. TheSurgeonSween

    TheSurgeonSween Fire Shrimp

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    Will more fresh water make the number go up or down?
     
    TheSurgeonSween, Dec 22, 2010
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    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    Down.
     
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  7. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    do you own a hydrometer or refractometer. they are the most basic tools that are a must in this hobby
     
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  8. TheSurgeonSween

    TheSurgeonSween Fire Shrimp

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    No I don't have one. I just buy the salt water from the fish store so I didnt know I needed one
     
    TheSurgeonSween, Dec 22, 2010
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  9. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    :eek: NO NO NO NO!!! You know you need to do water changes AT LEAST every 2 weeks, right? You need to check the salinity of your tank, compare it with the saltwater you have, and either raise or lower the salinity depending on how high or low it is.
     
    TheSaltwaterGuy, Dec 22, 2010
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  10. TheSurgeonSween

    TheSurgeonSween Fire Shrimp

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    O ok. I just change the water and that was it... OOOPPPSSS. Whats the difference between a refractometer and a hydrometer?
     
    TheSurgeonSween, Dec 22, 2010
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