cabinetmkr39
DavidG / CCA Member
Is anybody using this yet? 1 gram per gallon ? how do I measure that with out a scale? I see on google that 4 grams of sugar equals 1 tsp. Not sure how important the exact measure is.
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Jefft
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I bought the the Prime ... SAFE.. 10mg.. covers 200 gallons on killing chlorine. I had to do the same purchase a scale that handled mm. Cheap and shipped easy. However I was warned the DEA might just give me a call to find out why I was purchasing this scale. lol
verbal
CCA Members
will you tell them it was to weigh a white powder that some people get very excited about?
Jefft
Members
LAUGHS... I was thinking originally something smart*** like that would be appropriate.. Then I thought this is the DEA do I really want to go there.
chriscoli
Administrator
HA! I assume I'm already on their lists since I frequently buy grow bulbs (for my orchids).
Jefft
Members
CHucklesnorts..
Tony
Alligator Snapping Turtle/Past Pres
Is there a simple (generalized) conversation from grams of powder to Tsp/Tbsp?
I know some powders are heavier than others, but anything fine powder that is water-soluble and meant for aquarium use should be roughly the same, right?
I dose Seachem Safe and they say that 5g = 1 ~tsp.
I know some powders are heavier than others, but anything fine powder that is water-soluble and meant for aquarium use should be roughly the same, right?
I dose Seachem Safe and they say that 5g = 1 ~tsp.
verbal
CCA Members
I think it is pretty tough to make a generalization. Not only is there differing densities, but also some substances will back down more than others.
Looking around the internet I found values of Flour 528 g/L. Salt 1.1 Kg/L. Sugar 849g/L.
Tony
Alligator Snapping Turtle/Past Pres
Wow. I wouldn't have guessed that much variation... especially between salt and sugar.
10-4. Ignore my prior post. :sign0002:
fischfan13
Banned
I've been dosing Safe at 200g = 1 tsp.
When I do a 20g water change I "eye" about 1/10 of a tsp.
When I do a 20g water change I "eye" about 1/10 of a tsp.
chriscoli
Administrator
How very scientific of you, Bill.
cabinetmkr39
DavidG / CCA Member
Can someone answer the freakin question? How much of this stuff do I add to 1 gal of water for shipping fish? lol of course im smiling when I'm typing.
fischfan13
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fischfan13
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cabinetmkr39
DavidG / CCA Member
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fischfan13
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Jefft
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SAFE is tough. I figured from the instructions on my big jar of it.. it says above 1 teaspoon is enough for 200 gallons of water de-chlorination. Since my largest tank is 75g it puts me in a bit of a tough spot. So I figured if 1 teaspoon is enough for 200g. 1/4 teaspoon is just right for 90g. 1/4tsp , however, is significantly heavier than 10mg. which according to the instructions is the proper does for my tank. Anyway prior to purchasing my digital scale which does measure in milligram. I just went with the 1/4 tsp. method. My fish have had no issues with this measurement of SAFE. I like a few others even now rather than pull out the scale and fight with trying to get 10mg. of this powder in place I just use the 1/4 tsp, as my base measurement adding this to my 75 for water changes. When water changing my 55g I use 3/4 tsp. For a 40g breeder I use a half of a 1/4 tsp. While instructions say dont overdose.. There are allowances for chloramines, ammonia spikes, etc..in which you are told to use more of this powder. I havent had an issue with it yet and my fish are thriving and breeding.
cabinetmkr39
DavidG / CCA Member
http://www.kensfish.com/moreinfo/ship-shape-ff-1kilo.html
This is what this thread is about 1 gram per gallon? without a scale how can I measure?
This is what this thread is about 1 gram per gallon? without a scale how can I measure?
JasonC
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I would call the manufacturer to see what their recommended conversion is... or just buy a cheep gram scale.
