Just bought first tank extremely high salinity

[VAFish]

small water changes every 2 days.

 

[VAFish]

small water changes every 2 days.

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fishbro]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Brom]

Welcome!! Once you get things figured out and slowed down be sure to check this thread out and start documenting all of your progress! There is a legit awe-inspiring amount of knowledge on this website and a bunch of cool and smart people :cool:

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. As you can see from replies there are lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[BruceLeeroy]

Manually replace 1 cup of water with RO water every hour until you get your target. Could also speed it up to every half hour. Drip would be ideal but a cup at a time is gradual enough I doubt you’d shock anything. This is assuming they aren’t showing stress. If they are I’d step it WAY up. But I’m no expert good luck!

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Cell]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! 28 to 25 is not bad. I would dilute your 25 mix a little to lower in a timely manner.

 

[Peace River]

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[KJ]

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[WIReefer]

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[Reefdancer.300]

Manually replace 1 cup of water with RO water every hour until you get your target. Could also speed it up to every half hour. Drip would be ideal but a cup at a time is gradual enough I doubt you’d shock anything. This is assuming they aren’t showing stress. If they are I’d step it WAY up. But I’m no expert good luck!

The clownfish seems to be doing alright, but the Damsel is hiding, and has nearly no color, so i am very concerned about the Damsel.

 

[Nanorock1970]

Welcome to R2R and the wonderful folks, information and help.
Patience, it is the big word around here, Reefing is patience to cycle, to watch things grow, to keep your tank balanced.
I recommend to everyone joining to create a tank build thread.
1. You get to see where you have started and how much you have grown in this hobby.
2. We love pictures and to see what your doing with your tank.
3. It’s a great learning tool for all of us to see what works and doesn’t . We learn great stuff from each other.
Lastly the only bad question here is the one not asked...

 

[SCReef'n]

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[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
yes agree but slow down lil bit 1/2 gall out,1/2 gal rodi at time ,29 gal tank recommend 1.023 evap can raise quickly,as far as damsel just spooked color will return..happy reefing :p

 

[windemerejack]

Hi and welcome from the UK. Very friendly and knowledgeable folk on here, you will love it.
Stay safe

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[jk_s124]

Welcome!