Question for BangGuy

[bostonpro]

Right now my SG is at 1.023. If I remember correctly you (and others) recommend the SG be at 1.025. So I was thinking about raising it. I was just wondering if you could explain why it should be at 1.025. Thanks

 

[reefnut]

It's because that's what the average NSW is around the reefs. What are you testing with??

 

[bostonpro]

I'm testing with a hydrometer. So is there any benefit in raising it to 1.025? The reason I have mine at 1.023 is because I figure if I get something from the fish store thats has a SG of 1.021 ( which my LFS has) then it would be easier for the fish/coral to adjust. I just use 1.023 because its kind of in the middle of the range. Make sense?

 

[nm reef]

:happyfish A stable SG of 1.023 can work just fine...lots of reefkeepers do fine with that level.Whats of primary importance is stability...and accurate testing. With a hydrometer you could easily be off. I'd suggest using a few of them each time you test and compare results...or pick up a refractometer. If you do decide to adjust your SG do it slowly.

 

[bostonpro]

Oh I'm sorry, I meant refractometer. I have a refractometer, not a hydrometer.