jakemaxwell707 Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 So I just set up a 37 gal tank, no sump HOB filter. I have a swing gauge that Im using to measure salinity ( i will be buying a refacto-meter *sp*.)im getting different readings depending on were I measure. Is this normal? High in the column is way over pegged on the high end. Mid tank, hign in the column is mid range, 31 ppt and 1.023 ppm, low tank measures about the same as mid tank levels, close to 29ppm and 1.021 specific gravity. Is it normal to get different readings in the water column? My temps are still raising and this tank has only been up for 6 hours or so. Is there a "golden area" to test salinity? How long does salinity take to stabilize? Are huge swings normal in a new tank? Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Ditch the swing gauge for a refractor. $20 on Amazon and buy a little bottle of 1.026 calibration fluid Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakemaxwell707 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Good to know, ill be ordering one soon.Sent from my SM-S727VL using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfishlover Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 With the swing for now, be sure no bubbles are on the arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailermann Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Best wishes to you, 707. Enjoy the learning trajectory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazyreefer Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Before you go the refractometer route, I highly recommend the Hanna salinity and temp checker. If you plan on being in the hobby for a while and want something that will save you time Check it out easiest one to use In my opinion gives you a digital read out of temp and salinity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 This is what I use to test my salinity and so far it has been really accurate right out of the box and easy to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakemaxwell707 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Before you go the refractometer route, I highly recommend the Hanna salinity and temp checker. If you plan on being in the hobby for a while and want something that will save you time Check it out easiest one to use In my opinion gives you a digital read out of temp and salinity. Iv heard about the hanna for checking other parameters I didnt realize it check salinity too. Thanks for the advice. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Yes the hannah is super nice!! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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