Ideal Salinity

[jake0110]

I just bought a refractometer, and am finally going to maintain an accurate, steady salinity reading. So I scanned number of posts on this forum and checked a couple of books, but I still don't know at what level to maintain my tank.
Here is my current census (150 gal tank) with more on the way:
1 Magnificent Foxface
1 Lyretail Anthias
3 Neon Goby
1 Royal Gramma
1 Ocellaris Clownfish
3 Peppermint Shrimp
1 Blood Shrimp
1 Arrow Crab
Various Snails
2 Fanworms
Live rock base and setting up a refugium soon
So, what level do you maintain your tank, and what do you recommend for me? I am using salinity, not SG.

 

[m0nk]

I keep my around 35 ppt, which is the average salinity in the ocean. This also helps keep my trace element levels right where they should be.

 

[bang guy]

35ppt here as well. Red Sea animals like it slightly higher though but 35ppt is well tolerated by all reef animals.

 

[jake0110]

mmm'kay

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2712584
I keep my around 35 ppt, which is the average salinity in the ocean. This also helps keep my trace element levels right where they should be.
Me three...

 

[sly]

I also set mine at 35ppt or slightly higher.

 

[jake0110]

Consensus. Hooray!!

 

[tizzo]

ummm...
35 here too.