Nanoreefnewbie 2012 nano contest entry

[mrhasan]

Because 1.026 is ideal for reefs but fishes can be kept in practically anything :P (I have kept mine for weeks without knowing that my salinity was at 1.031). You can keep softies in almost anything like 1.021, which is ideal for fish only systems (not the delicate ones like ricordia ofcourse) but for pretty corals, you should aim at something 1.024 to 1.026.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Because 1.026 is ideal for reefs but fishes can be kept in practically anything :P (I have kept mine for weeks without knowing that my salinity was at 1.031). You can keep softies in almost anything like 1.021, which is ideal for fish only systems (not the delicate ones like ricordia ofcourse) but for pretty corals, you should aim at something 1.024 to 1.026.

Awsome thank you...and Wow 1.031. Thats higher

[mrhasan]

You are welcome

And yes 1.031 is HIGH :P My hydrometer was ditching me (so I got refractometer; much much more accurate). Took my water to LFS for analysis and they were like 1.031!!!! My hydro was showing 1.021ish LOL

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

Awsome thank you...and Wow 1.031. Thats higher

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

You are welcome

And yes 1.031 is HIGH :P My hydrometer was ditching me (so I got refractometer; much much more accurate). Took my water to LFS for analysis and they were like 1.031!!!! My hydro was showing 1.021ish LOL

Holly crappy lol i got a refractometer. Asap lol

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

Holly crappy lol i got a refractometer. Asap lol

Yah get that. Specially before you get the corals.

BTW I also kept some really delicate corals at 1.021. LOL. I am still maturing my salinity. This is the MOST variable parameter in a nano.

[nanoreefnewbie]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

Yah get that. Specially before you get the corals.

BTW I also kept some really delicate corals at 1.021. LOL. I am still maturing my salinity. This is the MOST variable parameter in a nano.

OH yea bought a refractometer. Before i even set up tank and thanks for tip na hint im striving for top quality water tho lol

[mrhasan]

I tried that and failed. I am also a perfectionist when it comes to water quality but it just doesn't happen. With experience over time, you will be able to keep it intact.

Originally Posted by nanoreefnewbie

OH yea bought a refractometer. Before i even set up tank and thanks for tip na hint im striving for top quality water tho lol

[intarsiabox]

FYI average seawater is 35ppt and is what most people shoot for. This is 1.026 at 77 degrees if you get yourself a temperature compensating refractometer (they usually also display ppt), if not there are charts as the salinity changes with temperature to achieve 35ppt.