Ideal Salinity | Reef2Reef
Jun 12, 2018 · If the organisms in the aquarium are from brackish environments with lower salinity, or from the Red Sea with higher salinity, selecting something other than 35 ppt may make good sense. Otherwise, I suggest targeting a target salinity of 35 ppt (specific gravity = 1.0264; conductivity = 53 mS/cm). Jun 12, 2018.
1.025 vs 35 ppt - often used interchangeably? | Reef2Reef
Feb 2, 2018 · Active Member. 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 closer to 34 ppt.
Reef Aquarium Salinity: DIY Calibration Standards
Mar 21, 2024 · Otherwise, I suggest targeting a salinity of S=35 (specific gravity = 1.0264; conductivity = 53 mS/cm). Table one is shaded with a rough guide as to where I think salinity is best maintained, but the exact salinity in the range of 32 to 36 ppt likely makes little difference except to values for important parameters such as calcium or magnesium.
Measuring Salinity / Specific Gravity in Aquariums | Reef2Reef
Jun 17, 2022 · Most methods used to measure salinity or specific gravity are very precise. This means that repeated tests using the same device will give similar results (assuming there are no problems such as air bubbles attached to the swing arm, etc.) However, not all devices are accurate enough for critical use in aquariums.
Salinity levels, why 35 ppt | Reef2Reef
Nov 12, 2018 · 1,884. Rating - 0%. 0 0 0. The question isnt "should I keep my tank at 35 ppt because I have corals". Since 35 ppt is the salinity of the ocean, that answer is pretty clear. (There are small regions where its different, but nearly the whole ocean stays at 35 ppt without any variation. Including nearly all reefs)
Salinity - REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Forum
Aug 30, 2022 · So I got a Hanna Salinity Tester which by default is in ppt and the calibration packets are by ppt but can also measure by S.G.. Now, I heard that ppt is a more accurate measurement (correct me if I'm wrong) since it's based solely on salt, while S.G. factors in temperature (which gets...
Is the salinity probe worth it? | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef …
Jul 1, 2016 · 4. Make sure the probe stays clean. Cleaning the tips should be part of regular maintenance. As far as differences when there are electrical devices on or off, this has to be coming from the cable. pH and salinity probes are susceptible to electrical interference from stray voltage in the water, like from a pump.
How to raise salinity. | Reef2Reef
Jun 21, 2020 · Direct Salt Addition Calculator. Aquarium calculator; Estimate the amount of solid salt required to raise salinity to a target level. www.hamzasreef.com. For example, if your current salinity is 20ppt and your tank water volume is 40 gallons (an example) you will need to add 6.2lb of salt to the appropriate amount of water and SLOWLY add it to ...
Hyposalinity | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Forum
Dec 23, 2021 · Raising the salinity can be pretty wasteful if you drain water out of the tank and replace it with slightly more saline water. Many people end up making strong brine solutions and mix that in slowly. Beware though; if you dissolve sea salt at a salinity higher than about 50 ppt, subtle changes can occur, including precipitation of carbonates.
Can I add a salinity probe to Hydros? | REEF2REEF Saltwater and …
Nov 2, 2021 · The Control X10 is the ultimate HYDROS system controller with twin Drive ports, four Sense ports, a pH/ORP port, a Salinity probe port, four stepper dosing motors, and the ability to control up to eight WiFi devices all integrated into one compact IP-65 rated controller.