How quickly can I raise salinity in FOWLR tank?

[FL Gator]

I have a Large FOWLR tank and wanted to know how quick can I raise my salinity? I normally use the 30 mins for every .001 when I acclimate fish that are .002ish off but I would be raising it from 1.011 back to 1.024. I want to run Hypo on my tank because I have a concert that there might be flukes inside. Also How fast would I be able to lower salinity in my tank?

 

[ShepherdReefer]

I have a Large FOWLR tank and wanted to know how quick can I raise my salinity? I normally use the 30 mins for every .001 when I acclimate fish that are .002ish off but I would be raising it from 1.011 back to 1.024. I want to run Hypo on my tank because I have a concert that there might be flukes inside.

From what I have read in the past, raising the salinity to fast will hinder the fish and bacterial...I think no more than 2ppt per day but this will also depend on if you have corals...more specific SPS which 2ppt will be to much.

 

[nereefpat]

but this will also depend on if you have corals...more specific SPS which 2ppt will be to much.

FOWLR tank.

I have a Large FOWLR tank and wanted to know how quick can I raise my salinity? I normally use the 30 mins for every .001 when I acclimate fish that are .002ish off but I would be raising it from 1.011 back to 1.024. I want to run Hypo on my tank because I have a concert that there might be flukes inside. Also How fast would I be able to lower salinity in my tank?

You can lower salinity quickly. Over the course of a couple days is reasonably safe.

Going back up in salinity is harder on the fish. I would do it over a week or two.

 

[A sea K]

Simply top off with your favorite brand of saltwater till you get to the desired salinity. Easy and safe.

 

[FL Gator]

Simply top off with your favorite brand of saltwater till you get to the desired salinity. Easy and safe.

Only problem with that is the system is like 500 gallons haha so that would take a really long time.

 

[Hincapiej4]

Only problem with that is the system is like 500 gallons haha so that would take a really long time.

NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS FAST.

 

[FL Gator]

NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS FAST.

Oh I agree but if you put it in a calculator it would be like a couple months based off evaporation

 

[FL Gator]

NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS FAST.

I have to remove my shark for this so the least amount of time he is in a tub the better

 

[ApoIsland]

I have a Large FOWLR tank and wanted to know how quick can I raise my salinity? I normally use the 30 mins for every .001 when I acclimate fish that are .002ish off but I would be raising it from 1.011 back to 1.024. I want to run Hypo on my tank because I have a concert that there might be flukes inside. Also How fast would I be able to lower salinity in my tank?

I would raise it over 4 or 5 days. That's probably overly cautious though, I'm sure you can go faster. Hopefully someone can chime in with a more educated and exact answer.

 

[RedReefer]

Yeah I would do two weekly water changes. Raise it half of what you want it, each week for the next two weeks.

 

[Kal93]

Depends what fish you have. Mollies can be converted from freshwater to saltwater over ~1 week, so if your fish are hardy, maybe 4-5 days. If they are more sensitive species, you may want to be slower.

 

[Tabbers920]

I have to remove my shark for this so the least amount of time he is in a tub the better

Ummm photo of shark, please lol