Salinity question

[forcrz6]

Ok I need some type of Diffenitive answer. I have been doing some reacharch on the web an in here and cant seem to get a Diffenitive answer.

I know that all tank types differ on the salinity. Like a full out reef tanks Salinity will differ from a fish only tank or a refuge/sick tank.
Some websites say that the Ocean has a salinity of 1.026 SG or 35ppt, and that is what the tank should be ran at. (this seems kinda High to me) other sites say that 1.024SG 32.5PPT is perfect. And still other sites say that 1.022SG 29.5ppt is perfect.
I can't decide what is right and what is wrong. I am being given somuce Conflicting information that I cannot process it. I cannot figure out what is right or what is wrong.

If Possibal can some one here give me a Diffenitive answer for a reef tank salinity? Or a good range to be in. Also how would the Salinity level help w/ the Nite Nad Nite and ammonia levels? Thanks Ahead of time. Signed Confused. :help:

 

[fraggle_a]

Frankly.
They are all right.
As long as the Salinity is in that window your fine.
Unless your a real perfectionist and aim for a specific region of the world.
Different locations have a slightly different salinity, and heres a though. What with currents storms and so on, do we really belive that salinity is 100% stable in any one part of the ocean. Especialy over reefs where water moves more rapidly. I think the basic rule is, for a Fishy tank your fine with 29 - 30 PPT with a reef, you want to aim at 31 - 32 PPT but it will live with 29 - 30...

 

[saltfan]

Range of livible SG 1.020 to 1.024 fishy, with inverts keep towards the 1.023-1.024
Happy reef range 1.025

 

[celacanthr]

Yep, they are all right.
Like said before the salinity of different regions can vary, but for a reef, I would go for 1.024-1.027
For a fish only 1.021, since this supposedly lowers the risk of disease.
As for the whole storm thing, and changing salinity, yes, the salinity will change, but VERY rarely will it change from like 1.027 to 1.026, in reefs that are far off the coast.

 

[forcrz6]

Thank you all. This is easer to understand and now I know what I should keep my Reef at. I have to admit I did have it low. Now what direct affect does the salt have on the Nit ands Nit and Ammonia levels or does it have any?

 

[dirkdaplr]

Salt levels do not have any effect on the nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia levels only bacteria and filtration have effect on those as well as water changes.