Specific Gravity Question

[xrobbx03]

Currently i have a fish only tank and running gravity at 1.021 is this to low for a FOWLR? Next in about a month im goin to go reef i heard that SG should be around 1.025. Whats the best way in getting my tank up to that level?

[BubbaWPB]

You can add saltwater instead of top off water to slowly bring up your S.G.

[BubbaWPB]

duh.... did that make sense? Use saltwater for top off water....

[xrobbx03]

am i right tho on that a reef tank need to be at around 1.025

[charlie]

duh.... did that make sense? Use saltwater for top off water....

Yeah, what he said

Your next water change.. mix up the h2o at about 1.023. You could 4 changes before you go reef, you could get a good start on raising it by then.
How big is the tank?

[xrobbx03]

its a 38 gallon with about 10lbs LR with another 25lbs curing right now. I only have 3 fish in there right now and was gonna add one more and thats a flame angel and then just concentrate on adding some corals and things. but i need to get this SG up before i can do the corals.

[BubbaWPB]

am i right tho on that a reef tank need to be at around 1.025

Around 1.025 - usually between 1.023 and 1.026 is ok.

[romunov]

Get a reliable instrument to measure salinity first.

[Reefland]

I agree. Raise your salinity to about 35ppt (1.025-1.026) slowly with your top off water and water changes. Also get a refractometer for teh most accurate measurements. You can get one at many of our sponsors for around $40.

[Poseidon]

Yup refractometer all the way. And YES I say 1.025 is fine, that is where I keep mine.