Myself, like most of my fellow reefers, keep our tanks at 1.026. The reason I ask, is sites like liveaquaria etc, set the upper limit at 1.025. No but does anyone know the reasoning?
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I can't help but noticing that most of those aren't in the high ranges. Maybe we should shoot a bit lower? Like 1.024?This shows how the ocean salinity change depending on the area. So you know where your corals/fish come from you can adjust as needed.
Right. It's seems as though when reefers list their parameters they usually list 1.026. Sometimes 1.025. If their salinity is lower, the usual advice is to raise it. My lfs which is exceptional also uses 1.026.Where are you getting the generalized statement that MOST reefers keep their SG at 1.026?
I beg to differ.... that most reeferes aim for 1.024
As for my dominated zoas/palys tank.... the zoas/palys do best at 1.023. At 1.026 they start to retract and some polyps start to melt away especially if it climbs to 1.027/8
moreover, fish get more irritated and territorial at 1.026/7/8
I agree. My Duncans like 1.025ish. My torch likes 1.026. Doesn't seem like much difference, but significantly is.Where are you getting the generalized statement that MOST reefers keep their SG at 1.026?
I beg to differ.... that most reeferes aim for 1.024
As for my dominated zoas/palys tank.... the zoas/palys do best at 1.023. At 1.026 they start to retract and some polyps start to melt away especially if it climbs to 1.027/8
moreover, fish get more irritated and territorial at 1.026/7/8
@skimjim ~ sounds like you need to start a poll. Most people I know do keep it at 1.026. I’m not saying it’s best but what I have always done. But I keep it lower in FO tanks. I agree that lower salinity is a cost-saving measure. Some LFS keep their tanks at 1.022 for corals and even lower for fish.Where are you getting the generalized statement that MOST reefers keep their SG at 1.026?
I beg to differ.... that most reeferes aim for 1.024
As for my dominated zoas/palys tank.... the zoas/palys do best at 1.023. At 1.026 they start to retract and some polyps start to melt away especially if it climbs to 1.027/8
moreover, fish get more irritated and territorial at 1.026/7/8