Water Evaporation
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reefman22
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1) Get glass lids for your tank. It will slow down evap. and also keep in some fish prone to jumping.
2) Make sure there is no A/C vent or fans blowing directly or near the surface of your tank.
3) Make sure no pumps or powerheads are pumping directly at the top of the water causing more surface area for evap.
any help?
reefman
2) Make sure there is no A/C vent or fans blowing directly or near the surface of your tank.
3) Make sure no pumps or powerheads are pumping directly at the top of the water causing more surface area for evap.
any help?
reefman
saltn00b
Active Member
evaporation is a good thing. it helps keep your tank temp in check. and by encouraging it, you can cheaply keep the temp down without the use of costly and inefficient chillers and the like.
my tank is over twice the volume of yours and i go through 5 gallons every 48 hours.
if you dont want to deal with the process of topping off, look into auto-top off solutions.
glass on the tank will effect your lighting, and will inhibit gas exchange, especially if you dont have a sump.
my tank is over twice the volume of yours and i go through 5 gallons every 48 hours.
if you dont want to deal with the process of topping off, look into auto-top off solutions.
glass on the tank will effect your lighting, and will inhibit gas exchange, especially if you dont have a sump.
kevinch67
New Member
Originally Posted by saltn00b
http:///forum/post/2918721
evaporation is a good thing. it helps keep your tank temp in check. and by encouraging it, you can cheaply keep the temp down without the use of costly and inefficient chillers and the like.
my tank is over twice the volume of yours and i go through 5 gallons every 48 hours.
if you dont want to deal with the process of topping off, look into auto-top off solutions.
glass on the tank will effect your lighting, and will inhibit gas exchange, especially if you dont have a sump.
Thanks for the help. Does the amount of evaporation vary in different times of the year. Like in the winter because its dry
http:///forum/post/2918721
evaporation is a good thing. it helps keep your tank temp in check. and by encouraging it, you can cheaply keep the temp down without the use of costly and inefficient chillers and the like.
my tank is over twice the volume of yours and i go through 5 gallons every 48 hours.
if you dont want to deal with the process of topping off, look into auto-top off solutions.
glass on the tank will effect your lighting, and will inhibit gas exchange, especially if you dont have a sump.
Thanks for the help. Does the amount of evaporation vary in different times of the year. Like in the winter because its dry
gmann1139
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevinch67
http:///forum/post/2918728
Thanks for the help. Does the amount of evaporation vary in different times of the year. Like in the winter because its dry
Yes.
I've found that the humidity in the air has a pretty big effect.
I'm in the NE, and with the currrent cold snap, and low humidity, I'm losing a lot more to evaporation than in the past.
http:///forum/post/2918728
Thanks for the help. Does the amount of evaporation vary in different times of the year. Like in the winter because its dry
Yes.
I've found that the humidity in the air has a pretty big effect.
I'm in the NE, and with the currrent cold snap, and low humidity, I'm losing a lot more to evaporation than in the past.
kevinch67
New Member
Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2918754
Yes.
I've found that the humidity in the air has a pretty big effect.
I'm in the NE, and with the currrent cold snap, and low humidity, I'm losing a lot more to evaporation than in the past.
We live in PA, so we are seeing the same cold snap you are. How much do you lose in the summer?
http:///forum/post/2918754
Yes.
I've found that the humidity in the air has a pretty big effect.
I'm in the NE, and with the currrent cold snap, and low humidity, I'm losing a lot more to evaporation than in the past.
We live in PA, so we are seeing the same cold snap you are. How much do you lose in the summer?
gmann1139
Active Member
Originally Posted by Kevinch67
http:///forum/post/2918764
We live in PA, so we are seeing the same cold snap you are. How much do you lose in the summer?
I didn't set this tank up until September, but probably only half as much.
http:///forum/post/2918764
We live in PA, so we are seeing the same cold snap you are. How much do you lose in the summer?
I didn't set this tank up until September, but probably only half as much.
bluetang66
Member
I have a 75 and I use about 6 gallons a week.
robertmathern
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bluetang66
http:///forum/post/2919012
I have a 75 and I use about 6 gallons a week.
+1 my 55 uses 1-1.5 gal a day so your not to bad. I also recomend you top off more than once a week.
http:///forum/post/2919012
I have a 75 and I use about 6 gallons a week.
+1 my 55 uses 1-1.5 gal a day so your not to bad. I also recomend you top off more than once a week.
lkgrenegade22
Member
I'm with the majority here. My 72 loses over a gallon a day. I am not going to dare put a lid on my tank. I also have a powerhead keeping the surface churned up at all times. It helps with the temp and gas exchange (as said earlier). I think it is best left alone...If it is an issue get you an auto top off.