Returning to the Salty world

After A bad experience with a LFS, after a six year absence I have Decided to return to the hobby. I have recently purched a RSM After talking to Marine Depot and weighing all the options. Since it has been a little while since my last tank Is there any tips and trick that anybody would love share. Thanks

 

Welcome back to the wonderful world of Reefing
And as for the tip you were requesting... all i can say is patience patience patience.

 

Welcome to 3Reef>>>>> RSM are sweet looking tanks.....

 

I recommend a refractometer over a hydrometer

 

Yeah thanks for the tips, I am using IO crystals, And RO water from my LFS. I have been thinking about a refractometer since my thermometer was off by 1.5 degrees. Which one do you all prefer to use. I also added 10 more pounds of live rock this morning.

 

I just ordered this one

Premium Blue Refractometer - RHS-10ATC: Premium Aquatics

It's cheap and it comes with a case.

 

Welcome home to great pastime...

DFS sells a great refractometer which is kind I have been using for number of years...

Portable Refractometer

* Precision refractometer measures salinity & specific gravity
* Easiest and most accurate way to maintain ideal salt levels
* Professional testing device at an affordable price

Save 25% or more Test concentration of salt in several aquariums with this portable, economical, and lightweight refractometer. Featuring the same accuracy as more expensive models, this optical device provides a direct reading of specific gravity and salinity in water. Requires no batteries and automatically compensates for temperature.

Portable Refractometer
CD-14035 0-100 ppt salinity and
1.000-1.070 specific gravity [STRIKE]$59.99 [/STRIKE] $44.99

Always check for DFS coupon codes before ordering...they frequently have good ones for fish stuff...

 

Howdy! and welcome to 3Reef, Ask away and check the forums there is a lot of good info.
and tools available