Salinity Question

[Rose613]

If my salinity is at 101.22 will the monti pora bleach?

 

[disc1]

That's not a real salinity number. Do you mean 1.022 SG? If so then that's a little bit low and yes may cause some issues with sps corals.

 

[Rose613]

They bleached after 2 days of having them in the tank. Guessing its not normal right?

Thanks David

 

[Rose613]

They bleached after 2 days of having them in the tank. Guessing its not normal right?

Thanks David

 

[Paris_Wiley]

How are you measuing your salinity? As disc1 stated, that number does not make sense. Salinity is an important parameter for reef tanks and you need to make sure it is within acceptable limits. I would recommend buying a refractometer and calibrating it with a salinity solution and re-measuring it. This will give you a reading in parts per thousand, which should be in the range of 32-35 ppt in my opinion. A hydrometer will give a ballpark idea but I would recommend investing in a quality refractometer.

 

[Rose613]

Thank you Paris_Wiley

 

[Palting]

If it is 1.022, not only is the salinity too low, it also means tha alk, cal, mag are all in low concentrations as well. If you want to keep SPS or any type of stony coral, you have to measure and keep all those numbers within "reef" range. Here's a link to the right numbers range: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[rrasco]

I call bs on this whole thread

 

[Red254]

I call bs on this whole thread

i second that

 

[jasonrstewart79]

Troll warning system activated :headwalls: