Tropic Marin mix ratio

[WildBill]

I am going to change salts this week and start using Tropic Marin. The directions on the container give no approx. amount to add per gal of water. I know temps change the SG, etc. Does anyone use this brand, and if so what would be a good amount to start with in 5gal of RO/DI to get to a SG of 1.024. My old brand Oceanic I used 1 cup per gal.

Thanks.

 

[marco67]

I use TM when not using NSW and it's right in that ball park. I ususlly mix a little less than 1 cup/5gal then adjust from there.

 

[Steve H]

I use a level 1/2 cup/ gallon @ 80F of tropic marin and get a SG of 1.026 when I mix 5 gallons

 

[WildBill]

Thanks for the input. I noticed I wrote the wrong ratio above for Oceanic, I meant a 1/2 cup per gal, not a cup per gal.

 

[starrfish]

I use the Tropic Marin when not using NSW too - I just keep adding and testing as I go. Once the water is up to temp, I do a final test and add salt or RO to make it perfect (1.024).

 

[thenine]

1/2 cup per gallon with a little tweaking.