What do you keep your salinity at?

[AydenLincoln]

I run my salinity at 1.026 because it’s the salinity of ocean water and BRS recommends it. So I was surprised when the person at my local fish store told me it was high lol and surprised to find out a Petco near me with an amazing saltwater selection/frag tank runs it between 1.022-1.024. I know that there isn’t necessarily a correct answer though as long as it’s within range.

 

[eqbal9947]

I run it at 1.025 but my LFS and coral place run it at 1.026

 

[shootingstar_reef]

It is my understanding that 35ppt/1.026 is more desirable for corals, although I would be skeptical of any real difference between the numbers you posted (I don't' think there's an appreciable difference between 1.024-1.026). I thought the lower salinity was supposed to be for reducing parasites/illness in stores.

 

[Rmckoy]

Most lfs will run their fish systems lower salinity to keep parasites at bay .
buy most keep their coral system separate and around 1.025 -1.026

lower salinity is a way they are able to save a little money

 

[AydenLincoln]

Most lfs will run their fish systems lower salinity to keep parasites at bay .
buy most keep their coral system separate and around 1.025 -1.026

lower salinity is a way they are able to save a little money

This makes sense!

 

[AydenLincoln]

It is my understanding that 35ppt/1.026 is more desirable for corals, although I would be skeptical of any real difference between the numbers you posted (I don't' think there's an appreciable difference between 1.024-1.026). I thought the lower salinity was supposed to be for reducing parasites/illness in stores.

Oh yes…it makes sense!

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Most lfs will run their fish systems lower salinity to keep parasites at bay .
buy most keep their coral system separate and around 1.025 -1.026

lower salinity is a way they are able to save a little money

Parasites as well as salt cost.

 

[wmb0003]

Most places suggests reefs in the range of 1.024-1.026. I used to keep mine at 1.026 for the same reason as you. But I had an issue with evaporation in my salinity calibration solution which caused my salinity to rise up to 1.027. Since that mishap I have lowered my target to 1.025 to give myself more of a buffer in case there are future mistakes.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Most places suggests reefs in the range of 1.024-1.026. I used to keep mine at 1.026 for the same reason as you. But I had an issue with evaporation in my salinity calibration solution which caused my salinity to rise up to 1.027. Since that mishap I have lowered my target to 1.025 to give myself more of a buffer in case there are future mistakes.

That’s a good idea!!

 

[Lavey29]

1.026

 

[Reef and Dive]

1.026 in my DT where I can keep things stable with very good topoff system with backups. Because that’s how it is in the Ocean more often.

1.024 in my nano where I do not have a good topoff system and that raises many times.

 

[akau]

1.028

 

[AydenLincoln]

1.028

Why so high?

 

[akau]

Because that is the same salinity as the seawater I use for water changes and collect my livestock from.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Because that is the same salinity as the seawater I use for water changes and collect my livestock from.

Oh okay that makes sense!

 

[Screwgunner]

I got a fish from pet co and figured I better check the water from there store 1.018 I drip acclimated him for an hour. Before I let him in.

 

[Gtinnel]

My goal is to keep my tank at 1.026, but it’s not a big deal to me if it fluctuates slightly. Through a accident I recently dropped mine nearly instantly to 1.024 and I couldn’t see any difference in the livestock.

 

[Screwgunner]

Salt creep will lower your salinity slowly . Fish going into a lower salinity is fine it is when they go from low to high that puts them in shock . Some recover but most die.

 

[Spare time]

Parasites as well as salt cost.

Yeah it does nothing for parasites unless they run hypo or something very very low in general. I am 99% sure its for salt costs or a lack of understanding of parasites. It also sounds nicer to say its for parasites rather than it saves them money lol

 

[RobbieMaynard]

I shoot for 35 ppm. I have LPS.