Ppm for salt water question

[Samwilliam]

I tested my tab water yesterday it was 0ppm and after I added the salt for 55 gallons test 9120 ppm so what that means?

 

[KStatefan]

Probably exceeded the capacity of your meter salt water is around 35,000 ppm

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I tested my tab water yesterday it was 0ppm and after I added the salt for 55 gallons test 9120 ppm so what that means?

You don't test TDS of saltwater. TDS= total dissolved solids, and you SHOULD have a lot in saltwater (since you just DISSOLVED a bunch of salt)...

 

[NoohpyT]

Are you testing the TDS of your salt water? if so you don't have to, you just need to check your RO water and make sure it's reading 0

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I tested my tab water yesterday it was 0ppm and after I added the salt for 55 gallons test 9120 ppm so what that means?

Wait, you used tap water to mix your saltwater? Did you at least add dechlorinator first?

 

[Samwilliam]

Wait, you used tap water to mix your saltwater? Did you at least add dechlorinator first?

I used RO/DI filler

 

[Samwilliam]

Are you testing the TDS of your salt water? if so you don't have to, you just need to check your RO water and make sure it's reading 0

I tested before it was 0 and after I added salt tested again

 

[Jamie814]

I tested before it was 0 and after I added salt tested again

Your TDS meter must be off because it should be a lot higher than that after mixing. JK

0 TDS before mixing and do not test after mixing.. no point as saltwater contains 70+ different major and minor elements which will show on a TDS meter into the thousands of ppm.

 

[KrisReef]

I tested my tab water yesterday it was 0ppm and after I added the salt for 55 gallons test 9120 ppm so what that means?

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

What else do you have in the tank besides saltwater?

Oh, and to measure salinity you need either a hydrometer, a refractometer or a salinometer with the proper calibration solution to ensure you are getting proper readings.

 

[Samwilliam]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

What else do you have in the tank besides saltwater?

Oh, and to measure salinity you need either a hydrometer, a refractometer or a salinometer with the proper calibration solution to ensure you are getting proper readings.

I have nothing, mixed in a 55-gallon Plastic Drum

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I have nothing, mixed in a 55-gallon Plastic Drum

You need to stop now and don't do anything else until you have a proper hydrometer or refractometer. This is the most basic element of your aquarium we're talking about (the water). If you aren't prepared to even check salinity, you're no where near prepared for all the things that come next.