Salinity reading

[minireef]

Just bought the aquatronica.

1.Why is that my salinity reading is 4.63? and not the usual 1.025 type of reading.

2. Do i have to calibrate the ph prob before use?

Thanks

[jervismun]

Hi there... welcome to the world of Aquatronica

The reading (by default) is showing in mS. So you need to make sure ur reading is not showing in mS. You need to go to the Density section, change the unit... then you will be able to see your usual 1.025 reading... in fact the Aquatronica will show u an extra decimal... so it could be 1.0254

Another possibility is your Density Electrode is not placed correctly, you electrode/probe must be 75% inside water... that is the water must cover the holes located at the center of the rod.

Density reading will take a while to stabilize... so allow it to rise/fall slowly...

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[jervismun]

Yes you need to (for better accuracy)... only do it once the reading stabilize... do not reuse the solution

Did you also buy the PC Kit? If yes, do an internet update first before you calibrate

[minireef]

no, i did not get PC kit, is that very useful?

[lyz77]

Hi minireef, welcome to the club! U need to place your Density probe in your tank for 2 days or more prior doing a calibration. That will provide a better accuracy!