55 Gallon water change question

[nostradamus]

Hi wats up guys, Its been about 2 weeks so Im getting ready to do my water change. I was wondering what is a good salt ratio if I change 10% of the water in my 55 gallon tank.

 

[meowzer]

I would change 15%

 

[2quills]

If you take 5 gallons of saltwater out then you need to replace it with 5 gallons of fresh mixed saltwater. Generally it's the same ratio unless you need to raise or lower the specific gravity a little bit. It's best if you can mix the water for at least 8 hours before adding it to the tank. Do you have a mixing container and a pump?

 

[meowzer]

LOL....I'm tired

 

[1guydude]

Quote:
LOL....I'm tired
+1 lol i have work tomorrow...ill get back to this one later, if the OP still needs help

 

[nostradamus]

ya i have a container i can mix it in and no, i dont have a pump for the sand. should i have one?

 

[gemmy]

You should have a pump in the mixing container. This will allow the salt to mix evenly in the container and not just sit on the bottom of the container and it allows the mixing to occur quicker.