Best way to measure salt for new water?

[GoFish]

Originally Posted by Myka

Keep in mind that salt will be heavier when it has absorbed some humidity out if the air. In other words, don't rely on the weight and do check with a refractometer after mixing.

Good point. I only have the lid off for 30 seconds each time and buckets are kept in the closet (lowest humidity in the house) and i always scoop the top layer of salt off if that makes any difference who knows.