Perfect Saltwater

[Spence]

what is the perfect salt water s.g for a nano reef with coral and fish please

 

[n3ont3tra]

1.026 is what most people have. 1.025 is fine, too.

 

[Spence]

i've been arround the 1.023 mark recently like

 

[SkiFletch]

1.023 is usually ok for most corals/inverts and is fine for all fish. Running higher (1.027+) is far dangerous than running low

 

[1entra]

I always keep mine at about 1.024/1.025 and all my corals and inverts seem happy enough!

 

[chrissaysyes]

agreed. make sure if you realize that you're running too high or low you dont panic and try and raise or lower it at once. Its usually a good idea to gradually do so over a couple of days.

 

[Spence]

i'm up to about 1.025 now so i'll eave it at that for now and see how i go

 

[SkiFletch]

Also, always consider verifying your measuring device. Either against a home-made standard or against a sample taken to the LFS if you trust them

 

[chrissaysyes]

1.025 is good. Always keep an eye on evaporation.