Skimmer Dropping Salinity?

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Big Tex

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So this might be a weird question but will emptying my skimmer about 2-3 times a week before my 2 week water changes drop my salinity? I top off about 1/2g-2g between all my tanks. Anyone have some insight on this?
 
Yes it definitely will. If it were me I would skim a bit on the drier side filling the cup once per week . Should help a lot .
 
In a small system, a skimmer can reduce salinity as you correct for the water drop with RO water. If you take out 4 cups of skimmate in a week, try adding 4 cups of saltwater to make up the difference.
 
In a small system, a skimmer can reduce salinity as you correct for the water drop with RO water. If you take out 4 cups of skimmate in a week, try adding 4 cups of saltwater to make up the difference.

Hmm that makes a lot of sense, if my water is low salinity can I just add saltwater until its back up too par?
 
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