Should I correct salt export or let it drift?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Scope
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

Scope

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 7, 2026
Messages
70
Reaction score
19
Location
Poland
What state or country do you live in
Other International
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hey, I recently got myself a tropic marine hydrometer and I'm doing routine salinity checks every week or so at a similar time of day and only at 25c. I noticed a downward trend though - started out after a water change with 1.0264 sg, a week later it was 1.0263 sg, and now I'm sitting at 1.0261 sg. I suspect rollermat is taking the saltwater out because obviously, it pulls damp fleece out of the system. Also skimmer, testing etc. there's always something pulling salt out of the tank.

The question is, should I correct those drifts, and if so, what's the best way to do it? Just mix a bit of salt in a cup and dump it in? Slightly salty ato? Dosing pump? How do you deal with that?
 
Your drift is normal.
I run my SG at 1.026-1.027. As long as its in range no worries.
In my 150 it will drift down from 1.0265 to 1.026 weekly. I know from past tests that 3 tbs of salt into the overflow brings it back to 1.0265.
This way its always between 26-27.
Simple and effective.
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHAT IS THE LOUDEST PART OF YOUR REEF SYSTEM?

  • Return pump

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • Protein skimmer

    Votes: 6 21.4%
  • Overflow or drain

    Votes: 7 25.0%
  • Sump vibration or plumbing

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Cooling fans

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • Dosing, ATO, or other equipment

    Votes: 1 3.6%
  • Nothing. My reef is surprisingly quiet

    Votes: 6 21.4%
  • Other (Tell us what makes the noise)

    Votes: 1 3.6%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new