temperature and evaporation

[ravenhawk]

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with evaporation? My tank evaporates approximately 1- 1/2 inches of water a week. Of course that makes my salinity levels sky rocket so I have been adding fresh water to level it back out although I dont think that is a good way to do it. Also what is a good temperature on average for a tank.

 

[guppie]

If we knew what size tank you had it would help, because depending on the open surface area and how much movement you have over it that will determine how much it will evaporate. But just a guess that does not sound like a lot. You might want to add the water more often if you are worried about the salinity. Good Luck

 

[ravenhawk]

I havent posted tank info yet but it is a 20g long tank. The filter is an over the back I forget what kind but it has biowheels. I also have a power head.

 

[krux]

<a href="http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/diycorner/" target="_blank">http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/diycorner/</a>
go here for plans on how to make one for yourself, or search for something called a "doser" or an "auto-top-off system". They can be made from everything from plexiglass to a fuel can.
There are several topics about this on the equipment and DIY section of this bb.
There are also several that are commercially available. One that was recently reviewed in February 02 FAMA is called the Osmolator buy Tunze. It is supposedly ultra sensitive and can replace 1/2 ounce at a time if you want to get that picky... based on infra red and some other technology. View it at <a href="http://www.tunze.com" target="_blank">www.tunze.com</a> if you dare!

 

[full of questions]

I have a 55 gallon tank, and i had about one
gallon of water every other day i keep the temp.
at 78 do weekly water changes of 5%, and i have
great water.Srange as it sounds my water comes
from my own well,i live in the sticks. The
people at the two LFS"s that i do my business
with are freaked about how good my water is.

 

[ravenhawk]

Thank you all for your help it is greatly appreciated