sea salt question

[mr.clownfish]

hi
my salinity is kinda low and i was wondering if i could add some salt (not mixed) into my filter to increase salinity.
my salinity is 1.020

 

[markeo99]

nah I wouldnt

 

[niskyvaulter]

if theres nothing in there, sure. if there is, mix salt into your top off water.

 

[mr.clownfish]

Originally Posted by niskyvaulter
http:///forum/post/2600255
if theres nothing in there, sure. if there is, mix salt into your top off water.
oh ok. thanks =]

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by Mr.clownfish
http:///forum/post/2600242
hi
my salinity is kinda low and i was wondering if i could add some salt (not mixed) into my filter to increase salinity.
my salinity is 1.020
That's a really bad idea.
Instead, replace the water that evaporates with full strength saltwater instead of fresh water until the salinity is where you want it to be.