Water evaporation

robert dri

Member
Newbie here......72 gal bow in cycle....Three questions:
1. Does it make a difference where I add r/o water due to evaporation? I've been adding directly to my sump, up to the marked "Max Water Line".
2. As long as the r/o is the correct temp, is there anything else I should do to the water prior to adding? I know not to add salt, unless a gravity adjustment is neccessary.
3. What amount of evaporation is expected...I'm adding 1/2 gal every three days or so. My water temp is around 78.5 degrees.
Thanks in advance, everyone
 

hot883

Active Member
Sounds like you are right on track. Add the r/o directly to the tank, sump, fuge wherever. I have to add about 1 gal. or so everyother day to my 55. Really depends on lights, circulation etc. how much gets lost to evap.
 

sw-newbe

Member
Since I added my SCWD wavemaker last weekend I'm adding 1-2 gallons a day. I add it right into the overflow.
 
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