curious bout salt

xanatos · #1 04-12-2005, 03:58 AM

hey all....just curious...what exact level does everyone keep there salinity at in their reef

dirtyreefer · #2 04-12-2005, 04:11 AM

I think for reefs, it's common to keep at 1.026

xanatos · #3 04-12-2005, 04:12 AM

thanx!!!....had a feelin mine was a bit low......

whatever · #4 04-12-2005, 04:28 AM

I keep mine at 35%

xanatos · #5 04-12-2005, 04:30 AM

hmmm.......only thing im not exactly sure on.....wonderin if its the reason my leathers wont open

Rikko · #6 04-12-2005, 04:40 AM

I run at 1.0255. Whatever you decide to run it at, make sure your measurement device (prolly a hydrometer) is properly calibrated. I've heard quite a few stories about hydrometers giving pretty wonky readings.

xanatos · #7 04-12-2005, 04:50 AM

yeah thats for sure...thx....ill bump it up...hopefully the leathers like it better...if thats what is wrong