how much salt do i add?

[BlackShark11k]

so im settin me up a salt tank, how much salt am i supposed to put in der? i hear 1 1/2 cup per 5 gallons, that accurate?

[justonemoretank]

The directions should be on the package.

[BlackShark11k]

i didn't buy it myself, a friend gave me the tank and i don't have the original bucket, just a bunch of blank white packages of salt.

:)

so...

[justonemoretank]

Oh, okay. I use Instant Ocean, and it's half a cup per gallon. But they may be different, I'm not sure.

[BlackShark11k]

thanks, i think it was instant ocean :)

[justonemoretank]

Honestly, though, I always find that it's never quite right! I usually add a little less, so that when it's good and mixed, I can test the spec grav. If I need to, I add more.

[bansheenoy]

i put 80 cups of instante ocean in my 155.

[RyanP]

refractometer or hydrometer will tell u

[~ocean]

yes - hydrometers are good friends for SW fishkeepers...

[mr.reef24]

buy a refractometer asap

mr.reef24

[jus85411]

you sure the packages are "salt" hahaha. the general rule is 1/2 cup per 5 gallons will raise the SPG .002 i had instant ocean and after i ran out i got and still currently using Tropic Marin and the measurements are the same

[BlackShark11k]

i have a refractometer, guys. im not that low. it'd be easier to know the dosage then to just add salt and measure w/the refractometer until i get it right. thanks for those that answered my question.