water Salinity too high

[pandagold]

what would normally happen if the water Salinity is too high ( 1.030 )

Will the coral :

1. Turn to brown ?

2. Bleach ?

3. Eventually die ?

I know less is definately a NO NO !!

[Copperband]

:X I hate it when i am right... lucky i show you how innaccurate that swing needle type is huh? but i do know snails will KO very fast in too high salinity water.... but i guess gradual bring down is good for everything

[pandagold]

Swing Needle will be kept in my shelve as a reminder of cheap products does not mean good .

But strangely, my orange mushy grew double ( 5 inches across ) it's size since I transfered it from my old tank to this new tank ???

:X I hate it when i am right... lucky i show you how innaccurate that swing needle type is huh? but i do know snails will KO very fast in too high salinity water.... but i guess gradual bring down is good for everything

[Copperband]

neither does epensive products means good.... just have a clear understanding of what you are doing and you will be fine

[samuel88]

i've been using a swing arm hydro ever since i've started keeping fish and no problems. maybe its specific brands.

but i'm interested to know what will happen if water salinity is too high.

[Copperband]

the pressures put on fish osmotic system will be increased therefore their immune system will be severely impacted... coral colour seems not to be at optimal (not radiant) and also in severe cases may lead to death of the organizm....impact on corals is not immediate... it may take days/weeks for the coral to show any sign of degeneration.. so its up to us to check daily /2 days once the salinity...

Samuelo i suspect your LS is already acclimitized to your condition... and high chances are that you are buying LS at its optimal condition.... what if one day you buy something thats not very healthy? lol

Regards,

Omar

[pandagold]

I guess it could be high salinity level that cause my new coral beauty purchased last weekend to died after 3 days in my tank.

Currently all my old corals seems fine, but it's the new additions seems a little stress .

Time to wip out my RO/DI unit and gradually remove salt water and add RO/DI water.

the pressures put on fish osmotic system will be increased therefore their immune system will be severely impacted... coral colour seems not to be at optimal (not radiant) and also in severe cases may lead to death of the organizm....impact on corals is not immediate... it may take days/weeks for the coral to show any sign of degeneration.. so its up to us to check daily /2 days once the salinity...

Samuelo i suspect your LS is already acclimitized to your condition... and high chances are that you are buying LS at its optimal condition.... what if one day you buy something thats not very healthy? lol

Regards,

Omar

[Copperband]

gradually mr Kungfu panda!! sorry coudlnt resist!! hahaha lol slow is a best policy for the reef

[stmomo]

neither does epensive products means good.... just have a clear understanding of what you are doing and you will be fine

Hi Bro, any advice on what the brand/type of equipment can use to check accurate salinity? Thanks....

[limsc]

Hi Bro, any advice on what the brand/type of equipment can use to check accurate salinity? Thanks....

refractometer for sea water use.

[stmomo]

refractometer for sea water use.

Got pix? any marine shop got sell? thanks....

[limsc]

Got pix? any marine shop got sell? thanks....

The link is from 1 of the sponsor:

refractometer

I think most marine shop should be selling. Got to ask them.

Or look out for 2nd hand if there is any.

... normally selling around ~$35 +/-