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This ^^^^^ I too say to check the calibration on your refractometer and have the LFS check the salinity for you. I always use a hydrometer and check it again with a refractometer. personally I would take out say 1 glass full of saltwater and replace it with 1 glass of RODI water, give it 5-10 min and then check it again. and if it is still high, repeat. I had to do this on my 29g back in the day when I didn't have an ATO.If you're replacing saltwater with freshwater, the salinity is going down. Has to be. Would strongly advise checking the calibration of your refractometer and doublechecking your readings with an LFS or a borrowed refractometer before making any adjustments.
Thank you all for your answers after hearing them I feel quite stupid for asking. I have been only topping off with to purified water not replacing it. My question now is when I do take out some salt water to put in the purified water how much should it be? I have a 50 gallon tank and my salinity is currently reading 1.027.I'm adding almost half a gallon of purified water daily and the salinity is just not going down at all. What am I doing wrong?
Thank you all for your answers after hearing them I feel quite stupid for asking. I have been only topping off with to purified water not replacing it. My question now is when I do take out some salt water to put in the purified water how much should it be? I have a 50 gallon tank and my salinity is currently reading 1.027.
Thank you all for your answers after hearing them I feel quite stupid for asking.
As others have said, don't worry about 1.027. It'll come down on its own with normal water changes. However, if you want to target a specific number, try this calculator: https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/TargetSalinity.php