Advice For New Hobbist

[sin]

CAN ANYBODY TELL ME HOW DO THIS HYDROMETER WORKS. DO I HAVE TO PUT THE WATER IN THE HYDROMETER AND LET IT SIT OVER NIGHT OR DO IT TELL ME HOW HI OR LOW IS IT WRIGHT AWAY. I ALREADY LET IT SIT OVER NIGHT TO SEASON THE NEEDLE. :notsure:

 

[drew2005]

No you dont have to let it sit overnight. Just dip in it, but make sure there are no bubbles on the arm. The slightest bubble on that arm will show a higher reading.

 

[sin]

So It Will Tell Me Wright Away

 

[1journeyman]

Yes.. but I believe hydrometers can be inaccurate, especially dependent of temp.

 

[drew2005]

Best thing to have is a refractometer. Im about to order one from this site. :joy:

 

[sin]

Thanks For The Advice. I Don't Have The Money For A Refractometer Wright Now. I Will Just Have To Trust The Hydrometer For Now

 

[sin]

just test the water with the hydrometer the water is at 1.022 is that good

 

[drew2005]

A little low. I would bring it around 1.024-1.025. I try and keep mine at 1.024 all the time.

 

[sin]

I Put A 25 Gal Salt Mix And Thats Wath I Got Out Of It. So I Should Get More Salt And Add Some More To Get It At 1.024-1.025 That Is The Best Right. All I Want Is The Best For My Tank. I Don't Know Alot I'm Just A Beginner.