Salt readings?

[cam78]

Hi, I have a dumb question. I recently got a refractometer which was calibrated and is an ATC. When I used my hydrometer it reads 1.024-1.025 tank temp is about 75-76 degrees. When I used the Refractometer it read about 1.028-9. Which should I go by. I have a couple fish and coral in there. If it was that high wouldn't everything be unhealthy or dying?

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by CAM78
Hi, I have a dumb question. I recently got a refractometer which was calibrated and is an ATC. When I used my hydrometer it reads 1.024-1.025 tank temp is about 75-76 degrees. When I used the Refractometer it read about 1.028-9. Which should I go by. I have a couple fish and coral in there. If it was that high wouldn't everything be unhealthy or dying?
Go by your refractometer. When I got mine I found out that my SG that I thought was 1.025 was actualy 1.030 :scared: If you are uncertain, bring a sample to your lfs and let them recheck it for you.

 

[cam78]

OK, but what do you think, everything will be ok for tonight? I already put some R/O in there because it just seemed to high

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by CAM78
OK, but what do you think, everything will be ok for tonight? I already put some R/O in there because it just seemed to high
It will be fine for now. They have lived in it this long, one more day will be alright. They look good right?

 

[cam78]

Everything seems fine, but then again I'm new at this. Otherwise it seems all good.

 

[reefreak29]

as long as u calibrated your refractometer with di water go with the refractometer

 

[cam78]

OK, thanks! Then my water is way off.