How much Salt

Discussion in 'Salt' started by jrc6490, Feb 24, 2010.

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  1. jrc6490

    jrc6490 Plankton

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    how much salt will i need for a 55 gallon Fowlr Tank
     
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  2. ReefWizard

    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Depend on the salt type - usually around 1/2 cup per gallon. You will need a hydrometer or refractometer to check salinity. For FOWLR tank, keep salinity around 1.023-1.025.
     
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  3. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    buy a 50g box and a 25g box.. so you have enough to do 55g and some leftover down the road for a couple water changes..

    it will say on the box how much it will make, usally that about around 1.021-1.023 salinity.. you want it a little higher need alittle more salt.
     
    Night-Rida, Feb 24, 2010
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