saltiny level

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  1. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    my level is 1.018 instead of 1.02 is that too high or too low
     
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  2. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    It's a little low. You want to get it up around 1.024 to 1.025. Are you using a hydrometer or refractometer to check it?
     
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  3. smackrock

    smackrock Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That is too low. You want your salinty to be between 1.20 and 1.25. Most people prefer it above 1.023 (I keep mine between 1.022-1.025) but depends what is in the tank. Also how are your measuring it? Hydrometers are really unreliable. Refractormeters work great!
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Salinity is low and per the previous two posts. If you are going FOWLR it would be OK, but you should get it up to 1.021 in that case.

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  5. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    thank yon usin a hydrometer and this is my first time
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If you can get a refractometer, they are more accurate and the reading doesn't drift with age as a hydrometer does.
     
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  7. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    where can i get one
     
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  8. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    ebay has them as well as drsfostersmith.com
     
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  9. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    bettas....are you talking freshwater, brackish or saltwater tank?
     
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  10. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    i have 20 bettas but this is not for them i have started a saltwater to get me some saltwater fish
     
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