Archer ideal salt content

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aidenb

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What would be the ideal amount of salt for t. Jaculatrix? Right now I have approx. 2 tbs per gallon.
 
I belive that is right. 1.015 salinity, or 1/4 cup of marine salt per gallon. I think.
 
Would that salinitity be high enough for an adult spotted puffer?
 
2 tbsp/g probably won't even register on a hydrometer (which you need to measure salinity). To get a SG of 1.005, it takes roughly around 1 cup of salt/5g. 1.014 is pretty good for an adult GSP but just a little higher & you can convert it to SW & add live rock/sand & a protein skimmer, reducing the need for so many large, weekly water changes.

How big is this tank?
 
Still deciding on the tank size, gonna be 50-75 gallons probably with just the archers and 1 puffer.
 
And yes I know that's very little salt, I'm raising it slowly so I don't kill the beneficial bacteria all at once. I also do have a hydrometer but it only goes down to 1.010
 
Instant Ocean & SeaTest both make hydrometers that start at 1.000. Get one.
 
yes they get along.
 
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