Two days to make saltwater?

[dangit2001]

Questions about "Salinity". I purchased a tube to use for my reef tank that I starting. I was told by members from another reef forum that "Salinity" take two days to make? Is this true?

 

[seachem]

Thanks for the question. Are you asking if salinity needs to be mixed for 2 days before it can be used? If so, the answer is no. Generally, mixing overnight is recommended in order to allow for a clearer mix, but it is not necessary. If you are using it to set up a new tank rather than for a partial water change, it is probably not a bad idea to wait until the next day so it is clearer, but it is not required.

 

[dangit2001]

Thanks for the quick reply. I was also wondering what type of meter would your recommend to measure the salinity of the water? Refractometer or hydrometer?

 

[seachem]

You are very welcome! You can use either one honestly. However, here at Seachem, we use a temperature compensated refractometer and measure it at 35ppt (this will be a temperature compensated SG (specific gravity) value of 1.026). If you are using a hydrometer, than you will want to refer to the conversion chart on the bucket of Salinity, and just know that there will be an error of ~ (+/-) 3%. Below is the chart:

If the water temperature is: cal.@ 15.56 °C cal.@ 25 °C
degrees C degrees F then target H= then target H=
13 – 15 55 – 59 1.027 1.029
16 – 19 60 – 66 1.026 1.028
20 – 23 67 – 73 1.025 1.027
24 – 27 74 – 81 1.024 1.026
28 – 30 82 – 86 1.023 1.025


I hope this helps and makes sense!

 

[dangit2001]

Yes it does...Thanks !!!:thumbs:

 

[seachem]

You are very welcome!!! :up:

 

[jhutto]

Which of the SeaChem substrates is the closest to fiji pink sold by Caribsea in size and shape? I did not get an answer that I posted on your website.

 

[seachem]

They are not all that comparable, but grain size-wise I would say our Pearl Beach will probably be the closest. However, this will be a pearly color. It is quite nice looking in the tank though.

When did you send us an email and was it to our

 

[jhutto]

question was posted on your website. As far a grain size....is it bigger or small in general? I am concerned about it blowing around and also the color as I like the pink tint. Pearl is more of a white color is it not?

 

[seachem]

The grain size of Pearl Beach is fairly small; not as small as that of our Meridian, but not as large as that of our Kona Coast, for example. You are correct--it is white in color. If you would like to see a picture of it, here is the link to Pearl Beach:

http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/PearlBeach.html">http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/PearlBeach.html</a>

Hope this helps :-)