Need to lower SALINITY!
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kreach
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1.026 isn't a dangerously high salinity... we try and keep our tank at between 1.023-1.025.
And the easiest way to lower salinity... add freshwater. I'd recommend RO (reverse osmosis) water rather than tap water... tap water has way too many impurities and metals in it that could be harmful to your tank.
You can usually get RO water at your local fish store and I've heard that Walmart carries it too.
And the easiest way to lower salinity... add freshwater. I'd recommend RO (reverse osmosis) water rather than tap water... tap water has way too many impurities and metals in it that could be harmful to your tank.
You can usually get RO water at your local fish store and I've heard that Walmart carries it too.
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daniel411
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Originally posted by kreach
1.026 isn't a dangerously high salinity... we try and keep our tank at between 1.023-1.025.
And the easiest way to lower salinity... add freshwater. I'd recommend RO (reverse osmosis) water rather than tap water... tap water has way too many impurities and metals in it that could be harmful to your tank.
You can usually get RO water at your local fish store and I've heard that Walmart carries it too.
Agree
ophiura
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For a reef tank, 1.024-1.026 is considered acceptable (actually necessary for some animals, like seastars). It is somewhat temperature dependant as well, as specific gravity varies with temperature. What are you using to measure specific gravity? Keep in mind that swing arm hydrometers, for example, can be inaccurate....and be sure to soak them in white vinegar every so often to remove buildup. I thought I had specific gravity in that range once, until I cleaned it.... 
then it was off scale. A refractometer is a good investment should you get in to reef keeping. Inverts are less tolerant of salinity fluctuations than many fish.
Personally, I would not go as low as 1.021-1.022 with inverts. It is fairly common for fish however. Regardless, I don't see the need for drastic action right now. And definitely bring the salinity down slowly over time.
then it was off scale. A refractometer is a good investment should you get in to reef keeping. Inverts are less tolerant of salinity fluctuations than many fish.Personally, I would not go as low as 1.021-1.022 with inverts. It is fairly common for fish however. Regardless, I don't see the need for drastic action right now. And definitely bring the salinity down slowly over time.
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slofish
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Originally posted by kreach
And the easiest way to lower salinity... add freshwater. I'd recommend RO (reverse osmosis) water rather than tap water...
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If your tank is already filled to the top, you can always take out a couple of gallons of water from the tank and then just replace it w/ freshwater. As usual, add it slowly.
