Specific Gravity of Freshwater + Salt
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Ryan you are fine with that salt. There is some debate as to whether it actually helps or not. I personally don't have salt in my tank now, but I have in the past. When I was raising angels, I used a tbs per 5 gal and I think it helped keep them healthier. I also have had a couple of black mollies that would consistently get sick if I did NOT have the salt in the tank.
You would need a TDS meter for that reading.
But I see no reason whatsoever for adding salt to a FW tank other than disease treatment or to avoid nitrite toxicity - both short-term additions. Fw fish do not have salt in their water.
But I see no reason whatsoever for adding salt to a FW tank other than disease treatment or to avoid nitrite toxicity - both short-term additions. Fw fish do not have salt in their water.
For the SG of the water I have no clue. And you might need some special equipment for that. IMO there is no point of adding salt to a tank unless you are treating for something.
What fish do you have?
Some fish welcome salt and actually prefer trace salinity that is not considered brackish (most livebearers, some rainbowfish). Others hate it (cories, otos, soft water cichlids). Before anyone starts throwing around generalizations it's important to gather all the facts.
Some fish welcome salt and actually prefer trace salinity that is not considered brackish (most livebearers, some rainbowfish). Others hate it (cories, otos, soft water cichlids). Before anyone starts throwing around generalizations it's important to gather all the facts.
OK, Here's my suggestion, put 5 gal of water in a bucket add your measured salt then do a reading.