Equipment
Coralife Deep Six Hydrometer.
The Coralife Deep Six hydrometer — a classic swing-arm hydrometer for measuring specific gravity in saltwater tanks. Float it in a cup of tank water for a quick salinity reading.
In-store purchase only. There is no online checkout on this site. Pick this up at our Erie store, or call us to arrange shipping.
- Brand
- Coralife
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Pick this up at the shop, or ask us to ship it. Shipping cost depends on the item, so call (814) 456-9445 and we'll quote it — payment is taken upfront before the order goes out.
What it's for
Underlined topics open the guide that explains how they work.
Set it up right
Guides that use this.
How to Acclimate New Fish: the Float and Drip Methods
Float the sealed bag 15–20 minutes, then add tank water every 5 minutes; drip-acclimate anything sensitive. The full how-to from Sea Cave, Erie PA's aquarium shop since 1975.
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Aquarium Water Testing: What Your Numbers Actually Mean
Ammonia and nitrite should read zero, nitrate low and steady, pH stable. What every aquarium test number means and how often to check it, explained plain by Sea Cave in Erie, PA.
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How to quarantine new and sick fish (the QT tank)
Everyone gets the same advice: quarantine new fish. Then they picture a second tank to scrub and stock, and skip it. The truth is a QT (quarantine tank) is the barest tank you'll ever run, and it's the single best way to keep ich and other diseases out of the display you actually care about.
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Visit the store
660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.