Genie382 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hi, all, sorry for the kinda random/noob question...but I just started adding livestock to my tank (yay!) and noticed that at two different shops I visited the average salinity in their tanks were about 1.020. Based on what I've read at multiple forums, the typical recommended salinity is 1.025. Why the difference? Link to comment
rengb6 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think they don't want to pay for the extra salt. It must be expensive maintaining all of those tanks. Also, I believe there is less chance for disease if the salinity is lower. Link to comment
lucindrea Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 my local acctully have signs all over stating they "keep their tanks between 1.019 and 1.020 to reduce disease" and "please ask our fish experts on how to properly acclumate" ... 1 hour drip and i've not had any issues. Link to comment
River_styx Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yes, it helps keep out diseases for fish as well as (slightly) hydrate them if they are ill. Fish aren't as picky as coral but obviously, you must acclimate slowly to lessen the fish's stress to the higher salinity in your tank. I've seen fish systems as 1.018 before too. Link to comment
Neebles Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 My local shop keeps their fish at 1.016. Never once have I had a problem with disease or parasites, and it's the only place I will buy fish. Yes you have to spend a bit more time acclimating to match your systems gravity but I think it's a very fair trade off. Link to comment
ps2cho Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just expect to spend at least 1hr slow acclimation. You should be quarantining every addition anyways...so this shouldn't even be an issue. Match LFS water to QT water, then over a few days bring up salinity. Usually best just using saltwater as the top off. Link to comment
hey Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 yeh my choice lfs runs 1.017 in their fish tanks, inverts at 1.025. It doesn't negate their losses but it does keep it minimal. I have seen quite a few fish that don't sell fast stay there for over a year with tank mates that are regularly sold. Acclimation hasn't ever been an issue for the fish but I assume the inverts being 1.025 has to do with their overall sensitivity. Link to comment
Genie382 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I typically drip acclimate everything for at least an hour anyho, but man am I glad I asked the shop staff about their water params... Link to comment
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