Salt readings?

cam78

cam78

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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

sepulatian

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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

cam78

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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

sepulatian

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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

cam78

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