Live aquaria shipment SG

hkgar · 01/02/2017, 02:51 PM

Between Divers Den and Live Aquaria, one ships at 1.017 and the other ships at 1.024. I can;t remember which is which.

Help?

inktomi · 01/02/2017, 03:05 PM

I have notes that divers den is 1.025 and the quality marine / California facility is 1.021. This is for fish, not coral so those numbers might be different.

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indyjaco · 01/02/2017, 03:06 PM

CA facility is around 1.019 for fish. 1.023 for shrimp

hogfanreefer · 01/02/2017, 03:08 PM

My LA shipments have varied from 1.017-1.019 and DD are almost always 1.025

oseymour · 01/02/2017, 03:28 PM

Just test the bag when it arrives. I've gotten 1.017 to 1.024

ca1ore · 01/02/2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hogfanreefer

My LA shipments have varied from 1.017-1.019 and DD are almost always 1.025

Consistently my experience also.

scooter31707 · 01/03/2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by oseymour

Just test the bag when it arrives. I've gotten 1.017 to 1.024

Yep same here.

Spudsly · 01/04/2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by oseymour

Just test the bag when it arrives. I've gotten 1.017 to 1.024

I guess the problem is that if it's a fish it's tough to adjust the salinity of your QT once you've opened the bag and the clock starts ticking.

snorvich · 01/04/2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hogfanreefer

My LA shipments have varied from 1.017-1.019 and DD are almost always 1.025

This.

Bobbitworm13 · 01/04/2017, 09:44 AM

I ordered from DD and the sg was 1.015 but that was probably a freak thing.

sfdan · 01/04/2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spudsly

I guess the problem is that if it's a fish it's tough to adjust the salinity of your QT once you've opened the bag and the clock starts ticking.

I leave my first 10 gallon TTM tank about 70% full at 1.024, and keep 3 gallons of RO/DI water next to it in a bucket. Then when I see what salinity I need to get down to I just pour in enough RO/DI water to get there, the whole process takes at most a minute or two. It drops the temperature a little bit but that has never caused any problems (the temperature will slowly rise as the fish is floating and temp acclimating), or I could just put a heater in the bucket of RO/DI water if I wanted to.

I also use a syringe to check the salinity of the bag without exposing it to air, then put a little duct tape on the hole, but that is probably a bit excessive. Syringes are pretty cheap though at the local drugstore.

hogfanreefer · 02/04/2017, 09:50 AM

I received a shipment this morning so I thought I would update my LA experience posted above.

I ordered 3 fish (Rhomboid wrasse, Exquisite wrasse anda small Atlantic Blue tang). SG in the bags was 1.017, 1.016 and 1.017. I also ordered some inverts and the salinity in that bag was 1.023.

As usual the packaging was impeccable, water temps were good despite the low 30's temps here. Fish were all very healthy appearing and active. They were smaller than the advertised size to my eye.

It also appears that water volume in the shipment is no longer related to species or fish size. The tang (least expensive and largest of the 3) was shipped in the smallest amount of water and the wrasse in considerably bigger bags

Over all still quite pleased. Very healthy looking fish, shipped expertly and beautifully colored.

ca1ore · 02/04/2017, 11:27 AM

I think reported outliers are more to mis calibrated home measurement than actual.

Treasure Coast · 02/04/2017, 02:14 PM

Always 1.017-1.019 (except once) using a Milwaukie Digital. Liveaquaria.

LED Jack · 02/04/2017, 02:39 PM

Good luck with that Atlantic Blue especially in a small tank.

hogfanreefer · 02/04/2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LED Jack

Good luck with that Atlantic Blue especially in a small tank.

He's going in a 72x24 tank.

hkgar · 02/04/2017, 04:21 PM

I have one in a 180 (72) and he is a bit aggressive towards my Purple at times and other times you will find them swimming side by side. I also have Kole and he never bothers that one. The Blue and my Two Bared Rabbit are best buds.

https://goo.gl/photos/ge6Uc7Abe8isYrnD8

Joe0813 · 02/04/2017, 08:05 PM

ill be getting some orders placed soon

01/02/2017, 02:51 PM	#1
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Live aquaria shipment SG Between Divers Den and Live Aquaria, one ships at 1.017 and the other ships at 1.024. I can;t remember which is which. Help? __________________ 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

01/02/2017, 03:05 PM	#2
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	I have notes that divers den is 1.025 and the quality marine / California facility is 1.021. This is for fish, not coral so those numbers might be different. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

01/02/2017, 03:06 PM	#3
indyjaco Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 726	CA facility is around 1.019 for fish. 1.023 for shrimp __________________ Jacob SCA 120G RB 48 V2

01/02/2017, 03:08 PM	#4
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	My LA shipments have varied from 1.017-1.019 and DD are almost always 1.025 __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

01/02/2017, 03:28 PM	#5
oseymour Euphyllia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,424	Just test the bag when it arrives. I've gotten 1.017 to 1.024 __________________ Just started Red Sea Reefer 350 (75 Gallon) Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2555495 Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350

01/04/2017, 09:44 AM	#10
Bobbitworm13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Russell Springs, KY Posts: 330	I ordered from DD and the sg was 1.015 but that was probably a freak thing.

02/04/2017, 09:50 AM	#12
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	I received a shipment this morning so I thought I would update my LA experience posted above. I ordered 3 fish (Rhomboid wrasse, Exquisite wrasse anda small Atlantic Blue tang). SG in the bags was 1.017, 1.016 and 1.017. I also ordered some inverts and the salinity in that bag was 1.023. As usual the packaging was impeccable, water temps were good despite the low 30's temps here. Fish were all very healthy appearing and active. They were smaller than the advertised size to my eye. It also appears that water volume in the shipment is no longer related to species or fish size. The tang (least expensive and largest of the 3) was shipped in the smallest amount of water and the wrasse in considerably bigger bags Over all still quite pleased. Very healthy looking fish, shipped expertly and beautifully colored. __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

02/04/2017, 11:27 AM	#13
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I think reported outliers are more to mis calibrated home measurement than actual. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

02/04/2017, 02:14 PM	#14
Treasure Coast Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Treasure Coast FL (Sewalls Point) Posts: 139	Always 1.017-1.019 (except once) using a Milwaukie Digital. Liveaquaria. __________________ 265 Gallon MarineLand +Red Sea S-650 + 3x Bio-cubes. Current Tank Info: 265 Gallon MarineLand +Red Sea S-650

02/04/2017, 02:39 PM	#15
LED Jack Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 152	Good luck with that Atlantic Blue especially in a small tank.

02/04/2017, 04:21 PM	#17
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I have one in a 180 (72) and he is a bit aggressive towards my Purple at times and other times you will find them swimming side by side. I also have Kole and he never bothers that one. The Blue and my Two Bared Rabbit are best buds. https://goo.gl/photos/ge6Uc7Abe8isYrnD8 __________________ 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

02/04/2017, 08:05 PM	#18
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	ill be getting some orders placed soon __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef