Hagen FLUVAL G 3, User Manual

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Saltwater
Here salinity is the parameter to use in order to control the conductivity measurement.
Other than organisms coming from particular environments and requiring specific salinity levels, salinity
should generally average at a conductivity value of 53 mS/cm (= 35 PSU or ppt = 1.0285 specific gravity).
The following comparative table can help if you are more used to salinity or specific gravity than to EC (values
at 25 °C; highlighted values are those typical of ocean waters):
Does my EC Monitor require any maintenance?
The EC monitoring system does not require
maintenance. It is however recommended to
periodically clean the conductivity terminals located
on the underside of the filter lid by rinsing with a soft
jet of water.
To obtain the correct salinity level for your aquarium, simply fill the
tank with de-ionized (osmotic) water. Turn on the heater and wait until
the water has reached the desired temperature. Then, assuring an
adequate water movement, slowly add the salt until the EC reading
reaches the value of 53 mS/cm.
Please note that the complete dissolution of salt, and therefore the
correct EC reading, needs at least 24/48 hours.
mS/cm
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
Salinity
(PSU)
29,0976
29,8205
30,5459
31,2739
32,0044
32,7375
33,4732
34,2113
34,9520
35,6952
36,4409
37,1891
37,9399
38,6931
39,4490
40,2074
Specific
gravity
1,0219
1,0224
1,0230
1,0236
1,0241
1,0247
1,0252
1,0258
1,0264
1,0269
1,0275
1,0280
1,0286
1,0291
1,0297
1,0303
1,0258 1,0258
1,0264 1,0264
1,0269 1,0269
1,0275 1,0275
34,2113 34,2113
34,9520 34,9520
35,6952 35,6952
36,4409 36,4409
52 52
53 53
54 54
55 55