Digital salinometer: Salinity level in ppt?

Roberthein · 03/31/2020, 07:17 AM

I got s pico tank i plan to have tiny fish and some hermits, but im unsure about salinity, i know it depends on temperture also.

Found this table, see selected rage, is that correct?

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HumbleFish · 03/31/2020, 11:21 AM

If I'm understanding your question correctly... A temperature of ~ 78F and SG of 1.0264 (35ppt) is what most hobbyists aim for. Unless you are keeping cold water species.

This Salinity Conversion Calculator may be of some interest: https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/...Conversion.php

pinnatus · 03/31/2020, 11:32 AM

In my experience it is more important to keep the salinity stable than to hit the number exactly on the head. Changing conditions are much worse than slightly off parameters. That is why pico tanks are so hard, they change rapidly. Big tanks change much more slowly, and are easier to be successful.

Monkeyfish · 03/31/2020, 11:57 AM

With Picos you need to keep the water level as constant as possible. An auto top-off would help. You don't need to buy one, just figure out the amount of daily evaporation, use a water bottle and set-up a drip feed with air-line tubing.

Roberthein · 04/01/2020, 03:41 AM

Thanks guys, all great tips!

Ok so 35ppt is my goal, i kinda knew that already, but i thought its had to match my temperature.

And yes, i def. need auto top-off, last time i had a nano water evaporation in no time, in living in Thailand.

🙏

hkgar · 04/01/2020, 02:04 PM

PPT is not temp related but SG is

03/31/2020, 07:17 AM	#1
Roberthein Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 9	Digital salinometer: Salinity level in ppt? I got s pico tank i plan to have tiny fish and some hermits, but im unsure about salinity, i know it depends on temperture also. Found this table, see selected rage, is that correct? (Click for full preview)

03/31/2020, 11:32 AM	#3
pinnatus RIP Ludinano Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,572	In my experience it is more important to keep the salinity stable than to hit the number exactly on the head. Changing conditions are much worse than slightly off parameters. That is why pico tanks are so hard, they change rapidly. Big tanks change much more slowly, and are easier to be successful. __________________ - Ken Current Tank Info: 240 gal Fish-Only, 13-gal w/ clowns

03/31/2020, 11:57 AM	#4
Monkeyfish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island (NY) Posts: 4,077	With Picos you need to keep the water level as constant as possible. An auto top-off would help. You don't need to buy one, just figure out the amount of daily evaporation, use a water bottle and set-up a drip feed with air-line tubing. __________________ Eric "One thing that humbles me deeply is to see that human genius has its limits while human stupidity does not." Current Tank Info: Taking a break

04/01/2020, 02:04 PM	#6
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	PPT is not temp related but SG is __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

03/31/2020, 11:21 AM	#2
HumbleFish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 4,757	If I'm understanding your question correctly... A temperature of ~ 78F and SG of 1.0264 (35ppt) is what most hobbyists aim for. Unless you are keeping cold water species. This Salinity Conversion Calculator may be of some interest: https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/...Conversion.php

04/01/2020, 03:41 AM	#5
Roberthein Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 9	Thanks guys, all great tips! Ok so 35ppt is my goal, i kinda knew that already, but i thought its had to match my temperature. And yes, i def. need auto top-off, last time i had a nano water evaporation in no time, in living in Thailand. 🙏