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I have a 40 gallon mixed reef, a few softies, zoa, star polyp. SG 1.03 two days ago, 1.026 now calcium 370 yesterday, 435 today alk 8 ph 8.3 magnesium is fine, everything is on a doser, have skimmer. I was using a hydrometer and like many people, and found out my tank was way off when I got a...

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So I have a year old refractometer (ATC) that I haven't really used. I have a 35ppm solution for calibration as well. Last night I was testing my water to see if it finally rose in SG but when I tested it it came out 30 PPM. I haven't done any top off in the last 48 hours. I believe that it...

So after seeing some sluggish corals I ran down to my local LFS. He tested everything under the sun for me and all came back ok. On a hunch he brought out his refractomer and found the SG was around 1.020 to 1.021 which was a surprise because going by my hydrometer the sg showed around 1.026...

A collection of threads that deal with salinity or Specific Gravity (S.G.). Salinity question

I wanted to share what I just found out with my new refractometer. I just got the refractometer tonight as an early Christmas present. I tested the calibration with distilled water. It read 1.000 right on the dot. Just got home and thought I would test my aquarium water. I was blown away...

So my little terror - I mean, lovely toddler - managed to get ahold of my Marine Depot refractometer last week while I was doing a water change... I know, I know, 3 year olds and cool looking telescopic gadgets don't mix well. I learned my lesson. Now I need to mix SW for my upcoming WC. I...

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Hi guys, I just invested in a new refractometer and my salinity measured at 1.029. It may explain the death of my peppermint shrimp but how much ill effect will this have on my corals? Should I just bring it down slowly and hope for the best? What can I expect? I have Zoas, Australian...

When I originally set up my tank, I took a water sample to my LFS to check out how the parameters were doing. I was told my salinity was a little low, so I've been topping off my tank with saltwater. HOWEVER, apparently the device I'm using isn't working correctly. It's been reading around...

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Hey yall. Pretty much sense day 1 I've been battling a less than ideal salinity. It's right around 1.028. Are there any safe ways to lower this without additional additives? Is a SG of 1.028 even something to be worried about?

Hi everybody, I have my quarantine tank up and want to perform a hyposalinity treatment. I've been reading up on hyposalinity and the importance I keep my water at a particular salinity. I've been using RODI to calibrate my refractometer but I bought some calibration fluid to be sure my...

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I'm looking to buy a "TRUE" Natural salinity refractometer. Is this a good one? "Specifications: Range: 0-40 Parts per Thousand of Salinity in NSW - 1.015 to 1.030 Specific Gravity Minimum Division: 1.00 PPT - 0.001 SG "

I have a few items I am looking sell or trade. I have a MRC CR2, dual chamber calcium reactor, it looks like at least 500 gallon, but can't be sure. The guy had a 180 tank and a 300 and I think he used it on both. Next..American Marine Pinpoint pH controller, looks to be like new also have...

Hey guys.. Just wanted to throw this out there. I know its been discussed here before but I wanted to add my story to the pile. I have had a reef for about a year now in my home. I'm loving every minute of it but I have learned some HARD lessons. One in particular I'm gonna share right now...