KMiller Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Just wanted to see what everyone keeps their SG at! Also, is there any specific reason that you keep it at that exact SG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I voted 1.025 and above 1.025 becuase I keep my tanks between 1.025 and 1.026! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Im running mine at 1.026, using refractometer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Im running mine at 1.026, using refractometer +1 Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I keep mine at 1.025 (per refractometer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC-k3v Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 What do you keep your SG at? 1.027 via NSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I keep mine at 1.025 (per refractometer). same-I've read to hit Mg levels of +1250 you need at least 1.024. i run my Mg at 1450-1500 KH 11-12 Ca 440 TMI-(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I keep mine at 1.025 per a refrac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 same-I've read to hit Mg levels of +1250 you need at least 1.024. i run my Mg at 1450-1500 KH 11-12 Ca 440 TMI-(laugh) I keep my cal at 420, alk 7, & mag 1300... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I voted for 1.023 through 1.025 or above as mine swings because I only test it like once a month or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 1.024 at the surface. I have read the lower in the tank, the higher the SG. I'm ggambling that on the bottom its 1.026 ish. Don't know if it is as important between 1.023 and 1.027 as it is to use a good salt. It seems everyone that is doing well with their tanks starts with good water( ro/di and test the water going in and out,tds) then good salt,there are many, check out the group buys to see who's using what and how many people are using it, then SG. As Ca2or mentioned,it is not tested as often as the other tests..ca,mag,alk,ph etc. IMO hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBirkett Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Salt Level I try to start at 1.023 and top off around 1.026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 1.024/refracto.... (scratch)Thats what the guy at the store said. I check at water changes. If the salinity is higher at the bottom then it must be really high in the sumpDOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 1.026 with refractometer...kalk top off... DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Max-GTE Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Depends on your fish load / coral load. Lower SG = more dissolved oxygen, so its better to run fish only tanks at 1.019 ish. Higher SG allows for a higher concentration of calcium, magnesium, etc, which coral prefers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 my tank tests the same no matter where i pull the water from. To get the higher salinity you need thousands of feet of sea water, there is a current that travels around the globe that is higher salinity then the rest of the ocean, but it's also over a mile down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Like tanktop74 said. We keep ours at between 1.025 and 1.026. Words to the wise who haven't learned the hard way. I would suggest one of your best investments would be a good refractometer. We bought several hydrometers that were always so way off on the SG:eek:! Lucky everything was okay but from my experience with slow changes things adjust. Also if you do find that your SG is way off when you double check your hydrometer, go slow with changing the SG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 1.024/refracto.... (scratch)Thats what the guy at the store said. I check at water changes. If the salinity is higher at the bottom then it must be really high in the sumpDOH! My sump is skimmed from the tank surface...is yours bottom drilled? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Like tanktop74 said. We keep ours at between 1.025 and 1.026. Words to the wise who haven't learned the hard way. I would suggest one of your best investments would be a good refractometer. We bought several hydrometers that were always so way off on the SG:eek:! Lucky everything was okay but from my experience with slow changes things adjust. Also if you do find that your SG is way off when you double check your hydrometer, go slow with changing the SG! EVERYONE should have a refractometer!! But you also need to calibrate them at least weekly in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 What is SG? Is that something I need to be checking? HaHa--I keep mine at 1.025. Tested with a refracto. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I test my SG by the ich on my fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrScuito Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I keep mine at 1.025 cause thats what it was at when I bought the tank. I use the Corona method. You know with the hydrometer and the beer and one eye that can't see straight but its better then the other one because that ones closed. Then you ask the nearest person "whats that say?" And then they say "are you sure you should pour that in there?" and you say "I think I forgot to top off today the SG to high" then they say "yea, but thats Corona your pouring in there!" and then you say "I didnt add salt to it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414driver Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Depends on your fish load / coral load. Lower SG = more dissolved oxygen' date=' so its better to run fish only tanks at 1.019 ish. Higher SG allows for a higher concentration of calcium, magnesium, etc, which coral prefers.[/quote'] Are these the only pros and cons to be considered......or are there more?(scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I keep mine at 1.024, I know this cuz I just checked ( ya with my refracto) I'm getting ready to do a water change is why I checked. Usually I only check the new water before I do the change. How often do you check your SG? For my tank I think that today was the 3rd time in 8 months. I figure as long as my sump stays at the set level it doesn't change much, if/when I do find a little salt creep it goes back into the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitricker Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Like tanktop74 said. We keep ours at between 1.025 and 1.026. Words to the wise who haven't learned the hard way. I would suggest one of your best investments would be a good refractometer. We bought several hydrometers that were always so way off on the SG:eek:! Lucky everything was okay but from my experience with slow changes things adjust. Also if you do find that your SG is way off when you double check your hydrometer, go slow with changing the SG! for sure! I killed a few poor creatures making this mistake. Mine was sticky ... the reading was always perfect ... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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