Raising Salt Levels?

[plum70rt]

I would like to raise my salinity a little, Im at 1022 like to be at 1025, since I dont change water I must lose a little to salt creep,
how much can I add with out disturbing the corals and critters too much?

 

[bang guy]

Use saltwater for your topoff until the salinity is to your liking.

 

[nm reef]

To fgine tune my specific gravity I use pre-mixed salt water that I prepare for water changes. I first get the specific gravity in the new water where I want the display to be(works to either raise or lower the SG)...then I use the saltwater for daily topoff until the specific gravity measures where I want it in the dispaly. To lower the SG you just need to physically remove 1 gal from the display for each gal added until the SG lowers. Does that make sense? All I know is it works for me ...I keep the reef at 1.024-1.025 consistently.

 

[plum70rt]

Great , Thanks, Now how much instant ocean to add to 1 gallon to get 1025 salinity?

 

[bang guy]

a little over 1/2 a cup. You don't need to be precise if you're just using it for topoff to up you S.g.

 

[sskram]

Hey there, Is there any specific reason for your discission to bump up your SG? I keep mine at 1.022. Hate to change a good thing, but many others keep sps at 1.024. I might be time to reconsider my tanks parameters, considering Florida skies does put some water into the tank. Any thoughts? Thanks Steve

 

[bang guy]

Go to the beach... test the salinity of the water there.
What better reason to raise your salinity could there be?

 

[plum70rt]

My thoughts are whatever works for you stay with it,
the only reason I want to raise my SG is that I started at 1025 then it dropped to 1022, probably due to salt creep,and when I clean my skimmer and sump, I just want to maintain the level I was at, I know the fish dont mind it , but the corals seem to be happier