Unable to read hydrometer

[IshDeOne]

I'm in the midst of cycling of my tank. One of the uncle at c328 recommend mi a deep six hydrometer , but i am unable to get a reading on it. i mixed the salt with the decholrinated water , 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water. My tank is a 3 ft = 56 gallon tank. i mixed most of my salt actually , n i'm still unable to get the level to go up to 1.021..

Any one can help?

newbie here

[Angel Keeper]

I don't trust any reading unless from a refractometer...

Angel Keeper

[xiggie]

U need more salt... An exact dimension of your tank and sump would help ..

[CKL]

You tank actual capacity is usually less than the dimensions due to glass thickness and water level of display tank not forgetting any sand or rocks you might have. As mentioned above, you also have to consider the sump or canister filters etc.

Hydrometer is not so accurate, invest in a refractometer for long term. For hydrometer, apply according to instructions. Also check for trapped bubbles in the indicator.

[pcw]

Do wash the hydrometer properly after use too. Otherwise the swing arm could collect salt deposits and the readings would be inaccurate in the long run.

[IshDeOne]

Gave up on the hydrometer bro. Now looking for a refractometer... Thanks for the advices

[xiggie]

?????? Y?

[IshDeOne]

The readings are haywire.. Experimented wit adding salt to a small bucket n it keeps showing the lowest reading... N then suddenly it spikes up n shoots down again

[xiggie]

Get a new hydrometer then .. That one sounds busted ..

[xiggie]

I think u got the calculation wrong ... If your tank is 56gal / about 200ltrs of water .. Then u need about 7kg of salt ..

[IshDeOne]

7kg of salt? O. O Really tat much of salt for a 56gallon tank? Didnt noe tat bro

[youdontnowm]

My deep 6 hydroneter measure 0.0015 higher than my refractoneter.

If it shows 1.027 , it is actually 1.0255.

Very constant reading if u use it properly. Gently allows the water to ebter the hydroneter , and makesure no air bubbles is trapped at the swing arm.

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[xiggie]

Hydrometer are easiest to use , if u can't use it , then u r gonna have even more problem using the refractometer. Get your tank volume correct and do the maths. Every packet or bucket of salt comes with direction to use ..

[IshDeOne]

Just got a refractometer , and its easy to use uh.Didnt find anything hard actually. As per my guess , the hydrometer is indeed busted as the refractometer read the salinity correctly.

Thanks

[mitchell.liang.9]

Remember to recalibrate the refrac from time to time