Is there a Salinity test for freshwater?

[Newman]

I know a bit of a newb question, but itll be useful to know if one exists
dont want to have salted fish in my tank lol

 

[homebunnyj]

There's nothing like a water change if in doubt. Just match the temp and use dechlorinator.

What happened, did you dose the tank with a bunch of aquarium salt?

 

[Newman]

no (i have done that to a betta bowl when i was 12 and killed my 2 year old betta *thumbsdow )
i just wanted to know if theres any way to measure it. I add a teaspoon of aquarium salt every time i do a partial water change (every week now) but i dont want to overdose like you mentioned. but i know i NEED to get some salt in there since its gonna be a swordfish tank.

i know its not that necessary but it would help them imho

 

[thejava1]

as long as you follow the directions on the box you should be good. For example salt shouldnt be needed to be added over time unless a water change occurs- it cannot evaporate out of the water. taste it- is it salty

 

[Newman]

haha it tastes normal (you coulda meant it as a joke, but some people seriously do taste it to be sure)

i know i only add a little (less than directed) when i do partial water changes.

so is the taste test the only way lol?

 

[littletankbigworld]

You'll be fine as long as you follow the directions on the box. Don't worry.

 

[no.1chuy]

lol taste test thats funny what does aquarium water taste like fiji water?

 

[Newman]

It tastes like distilled water if it is slightly alkaline like mine lol.