WMAS Discussion Forum : How much salinity is to too much? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:30:20 +0000 Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:08:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=77295 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : Sounds like a good set up. I appreciate...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598305&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598305 Author: brandonp
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Posted: August 31 2015 at 2:08pm

Sounds like a good set up. I appreciate the reply's. Just need to sit tight and wait to see if my corals recover. Thanks. Good luck with the change in Salt]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:08:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598305&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598305 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : Hey Brandon -I actually don&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598304&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598304 Author: dmw913
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Posted: August 31 2015 at 2:03pm

Hey Brandon -

I actually don't dose those three items at this time for a couple of reasons:  First, I have a 20 gal. tank and it is filled with mostly softies and LPS.  Not a huge demand.  However, the main reason for not dosing is that I take advantage of the Neptune DOS as an auto-water changer.  I change .75 gallons of water EVERY day which is enough for me as far as Ca, dKh and Mg at this time based on tests.  I DO dose vinegar everyday (1ml) as well as Brightwell's potassium (1ml). 

When I do need to dose Ca, I use B-Ionic 2 part or BRS 2 part. 

As for salt, I just finished some older Oceanic and have ordered HW Marinemix Reefer.  Should be here in a few days.  It was a tough choice between the Marinemix and RedSea Coral Pro.  I went with MarineMix because it is a fully synthetic salt and it is augmented with aminos.  I'll report back after I use it. 

Best,

Denise

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:03:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598304&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598304 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : Got ya. Hope they recover. Noticed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598265&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598265 Author: brandonp
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Posted: August 30 2015 at 11:03am

Got ya. Hope they recover. Noticed some of my sps have been discharging some zoox. Still have polyps and color but wondering if they should do ok at recovering? Other than my bop frag all still have good colors. It's weird to me that it didn't happen at first. It's been a 6 days since the water parameters were corrected. Water quality is good now.]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2015 11:03:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598265&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598265 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : brandonp wrote:Yeah I stay...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598249&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598249 Author: bstuver
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 11:16pm

Originally posted by brandonp brandonp wrote:

Yeah I stay around 10 to 11 dkh. How long can zoas stay close before i need to worry, though i already have been concerned. They have been closed about a week now.


Sometimes when they are ticked off they can stay closed for weeks. They may open back up or the may just melt away it just depends and you never know. ]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 23:16:05 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598249&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598249 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : Yeah I stay around 10 to 11 dkh....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598244&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598244 Author: brandonp
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 9:53pm

Yeah I stay around 10 to 11 dkh. How long can zoas stay close before i need to worry, though i already have been concerned. They have been closed about a week now. ]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:53:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598244&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598244 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : Are you also checking Alkalinity...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598243&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598243 Author: bstuver
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 9:44pm

Are you also checking Alkalinity levels?]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:44:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598243&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598243 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : I got ya. Yeah that makes sense....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598233&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598233 Author: brandonp
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 5:59pm

I got ya. Yeah that makes sense. That's how i did it about an hour ago. New water was a little lower than what is prefer on calcium but still higher than in the tank. Guess is time to build a dripper. Calcium seems to disappear quicker than i can put it in. I appreciate ya once again. Btw what calcium, mag, and salt do you use out of curiosity? ]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:59:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598233&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598233 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : My best thought on that question...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598231&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598231 Author: dmw913
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 5:33pm

My best thought on that question would be to do the math, i.e. I would test tank water prior to water change and then test the new water to see how much it's really off.  If it's off significantly, I would actually change salt mixes to more conform with my desires.  Otherwise, I'd still do the W/C, test again and use the BRS calculator to bring my tank levels where I want them pursuant to their instructions, not the new water.  


]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:33:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598231&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598231 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : I&#039;ve thought about building...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598211&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598211 Author: brandonp
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 3:22pm

I've thought about building a dripper. There is a question i have though about adding chemical during a water change. If i do a change with Instant ocean salt and mag and calcium are low wouldn't i want to have the water going into the tank to have the same parameters? Btw ilk check the app out you mentioned. Sounds like it could be helpful. Thanks again for the help]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:22:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598211&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598211 <![CDATA[How much salinity is to too much? : As a general rule, tanks like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=77295&PID=598208&title=how-much-salinity-is-to-too-much#598208 Author: dmw913
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Posted: August 29 2015 at 2:42pm

As a general rule, tanks like supplements to be added slowly over time.  I just happened to be checking a DIY gravity drip doser online earlier that might really fit your needs.  It can be made for $1-2 and uses a recycled plastic bottle, some tubing and a valve.  The valve then drips into your tank over time.  I would give it a Google and see what you think.  Should you need a more accurate or higher volume solution, the BRS dosers are a financially reasonable choice.  Check their dose rate though as I've heard some of them do run at a slightly different than advertised rate.  

Always remember that NOTHING good in a reef tank happens quickly!  :)  Even adding proper amounts of Ca and Mg to your tank can be harmful if it's added in the wrong way.  Low and slow FTW!

As an aside, I have also gained a lot of information about my tank from using a little app on my phone called Aquarimate.  It lets me schedule tasks, log test results and will send me reminders about what's going on.  I have found it really helpful to keep me on my maintenance schedule.

Don't forget to be checking your nitrates right now since any coral death may be affecting those levels and driving them to an unhealthy range.

When things recover, I have some zoos to share if you lose yours.
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