The eighth most important reef tank water parameter issalinity. When I say that the salinity of the reef tank water is important, I’m referring to the amount of salt in the saltwater. (I know, crazy concept) But salinity is difficult to measure directly. One way to measure the salinity ...
Salt is advised not only in the baths at 1-2 teaspoons per gallon, but also in the display or quarantine tank at 1 teaspoon per gallon to 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons as this will also aid in mucous generation and the movement of fluids inside the body cavity (osmoregulation). ...
Every week, half of the water is changed. Every time you replace the tank water, add 14 tsp non-iodized salt to each 10 gallons. Tannins can also be added to your water change. There are a plethora of alternatives accessible.Allow a tea bag to soak in the tank until the water turns ...
Tiny amounts of ammonia may come from the water and the salt mix, but the primary source is your animals. The organisms that excrete waste, i.e., fish and invertebrates (but not algae), are also producing a continuous supply of ammonia. The same goes for uneaten fish food and dead an...
Salt– I know that some will tip the plant in saltwater for 5 minutes to kill the snails or aquarium snail eggs, but I don’t know how much salt they use for that. Potassium Permanganate– Using one gallon of fresh water and a half tablespoon of potassium permanganate for soaking solutio...
one then measures the voltage difference between the platinum redox electrode put into your solution of choice, and this reference electrode put into its reference solution (plus an electrical connection between the two, usually provided by a salt bridge). The value measured in this fashion is oft...