Specific Gravity

[possum]

I just read in another post where someone said that 1.023 SG is too low?? I have been keeping my tank at 1.023 since i started and have never had any problems so is it really too low or what??

 

[Biggen]

It is a little low for inverts (both sessile and mobile) according to a lot of new research coming out. I keep my tank around 1.025-1.026.

 

[snapcrackler]

me too 1.025

also higher temps I keep around 82-83

 

[e-cat]

mine is at 1.024 now and raiseing it too 1.025

 

[fishfreek]

For fish only systems I think 1.019-1.025 is a fine range as long as the SG that is selected is kept consitant.

For reef setups I think 1.023-1.025 is the more desirable range.

 

[cj10488]

I have mine between 1.025-1.026.. Ahh another few more days before I get my Refracto

James

 

[frazin]

The higher the temp the less oxygen in your water.

Higher the specific gravity, the more suseptible your fish are to certain illness.

This is what I was told, if this is not true please let me know.

Thx

Jc

 

[MT79]

I recently read an article on natural coral reefs. SG in the ocean around these is any where from 1.025-1.028, much higher than 1.023 obviously. The average temp. was about 82 degrees F., but could get as high as 90-92 at times on some reefs! I can't find the link to this article at this time.

 

[steve-s]

I can't find the link to this article at this time.

What are Natural Reef Salinities and Temperatures…Really…
and Does It Matter? BY RONALD SHIMEK Ph.D.

Cheers
Steve

 

[MT79]

Thanks Steve...
Cheers.