salinity levels?

[vasilithegreek]

my salinity level is at 1.017 what exactly should it be at and how do i change it with a full tank?

 

[mlm]

Like I said in the other post about 1.023 to 1.026.

 

[vasilithegreek]

how do i get it to that level with a full tank?

 

[saltaddict]

I like mine at 1.025 the best way to change it is slow. Just mix some water and salt to about 1.017 then use that to replace water that evaporates. As the water evaporates and you replace with salt water your levels of salt content will rise. Again, do it slowly.

 

[vasilithegreek]

will it do any harm to the live rock that i have levels being that low

 

[mlm]

Do you have anything alive in it? If not then just add more salt. If you do just go with the above mentioned idea.

 

[maryc137]

You can syphon some out and add more salt mix, and then re-add it. Do it a little at a time til you get where you want.

 

[vasilithegreek]

i dont have anything in it other than the lr and ls.....so just put the salt in the tank

 

[mlm]

With the rock already in it I would go a little at a time. If there is anything sensitive on the rock you would not want to shock all at once with a big swing in salinity.

 

[vasilithegreek]

should i mix the salt with anywater before i add it into the tank

 

[vasilithegreek]

can i just let the water sit after mixing it for a day