Salinity

[lunning]

if my salinity reads at the low end, is that ok? if not, how can i get it to about the middle? it reads at like 27 or 1.020

[Amphiprion]

First, be sure you have an accurate means of measuring your salinity, such as a carefully calibrated refractometer. Then, to raise it slowly and carefully, add saltwater as topoff instead of freshwater. Do this as your water evaporates to raise the salinity.

[sir_dudeguy]

ya what they said lol. thats what i was gonna say..if you dont have a refractometer, most lfs's have one that they test water w/...just ask them to test for you to see if its the same as your reader.

[Infern0]

Very slow changes when it comes to salinity and as long as you are at some point in any safe range you should be ok...consistency.

[lunning]

ok, thanks! i just tested my mixed up water (first time mixing it & i did it @ like 5:15am) and its perfect! yay! i'll just keep adding bits of it. thanks again!

[ek9vboi]

My salinity was at 1.030! So I did 1 water change and it was the same... next water change I took out about 3g of saltwater and then dumped in 5g of freshwater. It fixed the problem with the salinity and nothing showed signs of dying or such. I guess I got lucky, but my clowns keep getting ich... comes and goes. I guess I have to be more aware when I do water changes and how quick I put the water back into the tank.