Spot on Clown fish

Discussion in 'Marine Fish' started by Eric, May 20, 2017.

  1. LJC6780

    LJC6780 Grouper

    I usually try to keep mine at 1.025. It doesn't fluctuate more than a point either way. Usually no more than 1.0255. (I stay there to allow for margin of error on the refractometer). I picked up a box today. The fish tank has the box for the same price as a bucket of IORC. I'm hoping it boosts my magnesium levels!
     
    Deton8it likes this.
  2. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    Post the levels of your newly mixed water if you will Christi!
     
    LJC6780 likes this.
  3. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    Congrats! Hope it was a great dinner!
     
  4. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    I have been keeping mine around 1.026-27 depending on evaporation. I was hoping to acclimate all fish and inverts to a higher salinity so I can have more for future corals. Is this wrong or too high?
     
  5. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    How are you measuring to the that accurately... I have an older refractometer but can't make out father than 1.02x. Sometimes I can see the line in between but not very well.
     
    LJC6780 likes this.
  6. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    Sorry to say guys but the fish ended up dying last night. The other one is doing great though.
     
  7. Deton8it

    Deton8it President Staff Member

    Sorry to hear that.
     
  8. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    Thats okay, it happens in this hobby. Will probably replace it with a Lawnmower Blenny if the LFS has one.
     
  9. LJC6780

    LJC6780 Grouper

    I just call it that when it registers between 1.025 and 1.026. There is not a line there. I calibrate it to 35ppt solution.

    I also think 1.027 sounds a bit high as most things I see say something along the lines of 1.023-1.025 for care. That's not to say that it has to be that exactly but there is a margin of error on your refractometer so it actually could be reading higher than your measurement (or lower). I feel like 1.025 is a safe place to stay. Natural sea water is 1.026.
     
  10. Eric

    Eric Plankton

    Your probably correct, LFS said 1.025 is better but they also said my water was at 1.025 so I might bring my refractrometer in next time.
     
    LJC6780 likes this.
  11. LJC6780

    LJC6780 Grouper

    I would calibrate it to some 35ppt solution. Don't just calibrate it to someone else's refractometer because theirs may not be correct . And remember that it has a margin of error. I believe it's +/- 0.001 so it could register 1.025 but really be 1.024-1.026.

    I have some solution if you want to use it sometime.
     
    huntindoc likes this.

Share This Page