1. 025 vs 35 ppt - often used interchangeably? | Reef2Reef I rejoined the hobby back ~2016, and everyone seemed to agree that 1 025 was the perfect salinity Lately though, more and more I've been hearing that 35 ppt is what you should target for mixed reef or SPS dom It's strange to me that these are often used interchangeably, since 1 025 is really
Specific Gravity vs PPT | Reef2Reef For reference, natural ocean water has an average salinity of about 35 ppt, corresponding to a specific gravity of about 1 0264 and a conductivity of 53 mS cm It often ranges from 34-36 ppt over reefs, but can be higher or lower locally for various reasons such as land run off of fresh water, or evaporation from a lagoon
Refractometers And Salinity Measurement | Reef2Reef Reef aquarists monitor salinity in a variety of ways, including specific gravity measurement using hydrometers, conductivity measurement using electronic meters, and refractive index measurement using refractometers Refractometers can be a very good way to measure salinity, assuming they are appropriately designed and properly calibrated
Formula for salinity correction | Reef2Reef Have you ever tested your tank salinity and found it to be too high or too low? I know I have I hated guessing what salinity water I had to use to increase or decrease my salinity to the desired level Well guess no longer, friend I'm sure this formula is used for other things, but I figured
Measuring Salinity Specific Gravity in Aquariums | Reef2Reef Salinity Measurements for Marine Aquariums @Jay Hemdal Introduction The fundamental difference between freshwater and marine aquariums is of course, their respective salt content The salt level is usually reported as either salinity (parts per thousand of salt in water) or specific gravity (the density of the solution relative to freshwater)
Salinity Probes that work with the Apex | Reef2Reef Does anyone know if there is a cheaper solution for the salinity probes? The only ones I have seen have been in the $120 range and the Neptune salinity probe has bad reviews Any info on cheaper or even just better probes for the price is much appreciated Thanks
How to raise salinity. | Reef2Reef Direct Salt Addition Calculator Aquarium calculator; Estimate the amount of solid salt required to raise salinity to a target level
What Salinity Is More Harmful To Corals? | Reef2Reef Which salinity is more harmful to corals 1 020 to 1 025 or 1 025 to 1 030? I do not have a drip system Should I set my salinity at 1 025 and let it go up to 1 030 or set it at 1 020 and let it go up to 1 025? Been looking for a simple inexpensive drip system, but cant find one Thanks all Siphon controlled top offs are around $10
Hyposalinity | Reef2Reef Hyposalinity Jay Hemdal 2024 This term refers to a long-term bath treatment for marine fishes in which the salt content of the water is lowered and held below the point that certain parasites can survive The salt level reached, and the time of the treatment are the two variables
Hyposalinity | Reef2Reef Hyposalinity (Osmotic Shock Therapy) What It Treats – Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) and Flukes (Monogeneans) How To Treat – Place the fish you wish to treat in a quarantine tank with SG temperature matching the tank they came from Over a period of 48 hours, gradually lower the SG