Silly Noob Question about Salt Mix Ratio

macawdad2003 · 11/14/2006, 09:29 PM

I am in the process of setting up my first salt water reef tank in years. I have Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt and the package has zero instructions on the proper starting mix ratio.

Is the apropriate starting ration about 1/2 cup of salt mix per gallon of water?

Thanks,
Matt

Myrphie · 11/14/2006, 09:31 PM

That's generally what most people use though you'll probably want to check after you mix it up to verify the water is at the SG you're aiming for.

macawdad2003 · 11/14/2006, 09:37 PM

Thanks

I was almost affraid to post that question. I thought that is what I remembered but wanted to be sure.

sarduci · 11/14/2006, 09:41 PM

You need to pick a number you want to be at. 1.024 to 1.026 is a good range.

Buy yourself a refractometer. If you're off by any large amount when you have any kind of life in there, you'll kill it all. If you're at 1.025 and you go as high as 1.030 or as low at 1.020 in one step, it's all over.

It's not as hard to do as it sounds either. In a small tank, that could be a extra half cup of salt since you were distracted by the phone or had to answer the door......

11/14/2006, 09:29 PM	#1
macawdad2003 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 236	Silly Noob Question about Salt Mix Ratio I am in the process of setting up my first salt water reef tank in years. I have Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt and the package has zero instructions on the proper starting mix ratio. Is the apropriate starting ration about 1/2 cup of salt mix per gallon of water? Thanks, Matt

11/14/2006, 09:31 PM	#2
Myrphie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 177	That's generally what most people use though you'll probably want to check after you mix it up to verify the water is at the SG you're aiming for.

11/14/2006, 09:37 PM	#3
macawdad2003 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 236	Thanks I was almost affraid to post that question. I thought that is what I remembered but wanted to be sure.

11/14/2006, 09:41 PM	#4
sarduci Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 1,278	You need to pick a number you want to be at. 1.024 to 1.026 is a good range. Buy yourself a refractometer. If you're off by any large amount when you have any kind of life in there, you'll kill it all. If you're at 1.025 and you go as high as 1.030 or as low at 1.020 in one step, it's all over. It's not as hard to do as it sounds either. In a small tank, that could be a extra half cup of salt since you were distracted by the phone or had to answer the door......