changing water

[m203]

hi guys need some help here...

how do i change the water?izzit the same thing as freshwater water changing?

must add salt if do a water change?

[fongster]

yes you need to add salt into the water you intend to change

you would also need a hydrometer or a refractometer to

test the salinity of the water you are changing.

you need to know some things before changing water

1. volume of your tank, so you can ascertain how many %

you are taking out and putting in. for a weekly change 5%-10%

is fine. If bi-weekly then 15% roundabouts

2. salinity or specific gravity of the tank, so you do not fluctuate

the water too much, an SG of 1.021-1.025 is fine.

3. when mixing the new salt into the water, must premix the solution

outside of the tank. Add salt into water, not water into salt;

meaning you first fill a bucket or container with water than add salt,

not put salt at the bottom of the container and pour water in, this is

rather important !!

4. at times when you mix the new salt solution you will see some

deposits that cannot be dissolved, best is if you can remove those

before adding the water into your tank.

5. so you remove the amount of water to change then add pre-mixed

salt solution into your tank.

all the best !!

[keithtanbb]

do a taste test

[m203]

thank for ur info bro

i really appreciate it

thankz once again

[Sinn]

At the same time, dont forget to top up evaporated water with water daily (best to drip it)

If not the saturation of salt in yer tank would increase

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