Very beginner question

[mdbueno1977]

Just mixed my very 1st batch of saltwater, following manufacturer instructions. Is 32.8ppt a good/ok salinity? I was shooting for 35, per saltwateraquarium.com videos I've watched, but I've also read not to chase numbers too much and that 32-33 is good for a reef tank. Thanks

 

[dwest]

35 ppt salinity is a number I would chase. Don’t chase things like phosphates and nitrates.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R! 32.8 depended on water temp equates to around 1.024 sg which is fine. Most reefers keep salinity between 1.023 and 1.026

 

[Flippers4pups]

I would add a little at a time to get it up to 35.

 

[mdbueno1977]

35 ppt salinity is a number I would chase. Don’t chase things like phosphates and nitrates.

Awesome, thank you.

 

[mdbueno1977]

I would add a little at a time to get it up to 35.

Will do, thank you!

 

[mike werner]

Welcome

 

[mdbueno1977]

Welcome to R2R! 32.8 depended on water temp equates to around 1.024 sg which is fine. Most reefers keep salinity between 1.023 and 1.026

I'm hearing from most that I should bump it up a little, so I'll do that. Thank you

 

[Crabs McJones]

I'm hearing from most that I should bump it up a little, so I'll do that. Thank you

You bet I will say most shoot for 1.026 or 35 ppt, but stability is the key. A reef tank that's been run at 1.024 can be just as successful as one ran at 1.026

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

 

[mdbueno1977]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

Thank you all for the support. In my profession I am usually the one answering the questions. This is new to me but very welcome and appreciated.

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here
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[Flippers4pups]

Thank you all for the support. In my profession I am usually the one answering the questions. This is new to me but very welcome and appreciated.

Any questions are welcome! Glad you joined us!

 

[Daniel92481]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[albano]

Welcome... this is the place to answer and ask questions

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Auquanut]

Welcome to R2R! Glad to have you with us. I usually mix my salt a little light initially, and add enough salt to get it where I want it (but I'm mixing 55 gallons at a time). It takes more time, but it's always spot on. If you're using a hydrometer to test SG, I would suggest investing in a refractometer. It just seems more accurate, and is calibratible. So... lets see that tank!

 

[mdbueno1977]

Welcome to R2R! Glad to have you with us. I usually mix my salt a little light initially, and add enough salt to get it where I want it (but I'm mixing 55 gallons at a time). It takes more time, but it's always spot on. If you're using a hydrometer to test SG, I would suggest investing in a refractometer. It just seems more accurate, and is calibratible. So... lets see that tank!

The tank is on order, pictures soon. I built the mixing station 1st. Rock is on the way (should be here Thursday) so I can start curing it. I'm big on infrastructure and want to make sure I'm doing everything to the best of my ability to keep all the inhabitants safe. I know there will be challenges but I want to give everything and myself a fighting chance by taking it slow.

 

[Flippers4pups]

The tank is on order, pictures soon. I built the mixing station 1st. Rock is on the way (should be here Thursday) so I can start curing it. I'm big on infrastructure and want to make sure I'm doing everything to the best of my ability to keep all the inhabitants safe. I know there will be challenges but I want to give everything and myself a fighting chance by taking it slow.

Took me a year to plan and build my current system. I hear ya!