salinity level

Beau is hosting the January Meeting this coming Saturday the 14th at 6PM.  It will be BYOB as well as a snack to share and raffle items are always welcome.  It has been requested that there be “NO SHOES” on the carpet due to it being a whitish color.

He doesn’t have a tank to view but we will have plenty to discuss in hopes that it will get the NEW YEAR off to a good start.  The annual membership fees are due, so now would be a good time to get them in to our Treasurer Stacey Hahn.   Fees are $20 per individual or $25 per family

Attendance was low at the election meeting in November and no votes were taken at December’s meeting so we have decided to take votes for anyone that didn’t get the opportunity in November and will be attending this meeting.  
We will add the votes to November’s ballots and the announcement will be made during the meeting so we can go forward.
NOMINATIONS:
President:  Jim & Nacho
V. President: Ed, Bo & Daniel Leigey
Treasurer: Stacey
Secretary: Carmen & Angie

Let’s hope the New Year brings new members, returning members and new ideas.  The club is always willing to take suggestions to get the most out of the hobby we all enjoy.

Please PM Nate C. by clicking here for directions if you are not a club member.  

Club members can click here to go to the club member only forum to get directions.

Hope to see you all there!

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[shawmck]

I am new to this forum and have a question about my salinity. I usually keep it about 0.021-0.025, and my meter is reading 0.017.... is it possble for the meter to quit working correctly?  Does anyone have any advise on the most acurate way to test for salinity. 

[reefbegood]

the cheap meters are not very good, and many times way off. get a refractometer

[reefbegood]

to get a better reading wash in hot water for a few minutes and then let it set in salt water for a few hours then do the test.

[shawmck]

Okay, thank you, I just have the hydrometer... I tried rinsing in hot water. haven't tried the sitting in saltwater for for a couple of hours... It may just be that my salinity is low:)  I did a 10% water change and it hasn't been the same since. 

[fogish]

Put in an order with Jimbo on the upcoming bulk reef order, check out the thread on it, there is a refractometer for under $40. You won't regret getting it.

[Nate C.]

Put in an order with Jimbo on the upcoming bulk reef order, check out the thread on it, there is a refractometer for under $40. You won't regret getting it.

This is definitely the way to go.  Refractometers can be calibrated using DI water.  Then you know you are getting the right salinity reading.  Much quicker to use as well, just a couple drops of water on the viewing area and you are ready to check.  Also, I'm assuming you mean you keep your salinity a 1.021 not 0.021 right?