Salt remnants

jim_green_

New Member
Been running the tank for a couple weeks now, got some live rock, getting some shrimps this weeekend.. question - as far as the salt remnants that get everywhere on the tank and lights and hood - can i just wipe it back in the water ? will this ever disapate?
 

hot883

Active Member
Originally Posted by jim_green_
Been running the tank for a couple weeks now, got some live rock, getting some shrimps this weeekend.. question - as far as the salt remnants that get everywhere on the tank and lights and hood - can i just wipe it back in the water ? will this ever disapate?
This is called salt creep. DO NOT put it back into the tank. The water is evaporating, salt does not. By putting it back into the tank you will increase the salinity and also that salt is no good anymore. The best way to avoid this is to ensure there is little water splash as possible. HTH
 
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