steve-s
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FWIW, the salinity (SG in your case) has nothing at all to do with your fish problems. If anything a hypersalinity would be a concern which is possible with a swing arm hydrometer. Glass hydrometers are more accurate as long as they are calibtrated for the temp you are keeping your tank at. If not you have to manually calculate the variance. Hypersalinity can also lead to algae issues.
At 1.022-23, your most likely close to 1.025 anyway. NSW is 1.0265 or 35 ppt. The most important factor here is stability.
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Steve
At 1.022-23, your most likely close to 1.025 anyway. NSW is 1.0265 or 35 ppt. The most important factor here is stability.
You need to circulate the water so the salt dissolves properly and the chemistry (pH specifically) stabalizes. You do not need to add air, the water motion is enough to aerate the water. If using tap water, it's a good idea to use a dechlorinator as well. Most tap waters will contain chloramines which do not dissapate as fast as chlorine. Chlorine will dissapate in about 24 hrs if the water is kept turbulent, chloramines can take about 7-10 days.BJTenn said:Hey thanks. Yes I know not to add salt directly and yes I have started letting my tap water for changes sit for at least 24, however, I did not know to add air or circulate.
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Steve