water evaporation

[CDM&CDMJR]

so in my 75 reef the water evaporates like crazy almost as if there is a leak! how do you fix this?

 

[cdrewferd]

What'syour ddefinition of "crazy"? My 120 does around 2-2.5g per day.

 

[High Plains Reefer]

my 180 evaps 3gpd min

 

[FinsUp]

Our nano evaporates a gallon a day. Sounds ludicrous, but there's no leak. It's just dry here. The good news is that between the two big tanks and the nano, I don't need to buy a humidifier. :joyous:

 

[280g-reefman]

My 280 does around 21-30 gallons per week. You can put lids on everything to lower it but then battle high temps and less light for your corals. Its colorado its just dryness out here, high evaporation is pretty normal.

 

[CDM&CDMJR]

ok well they are no lids on it but its not in the tank its in the sump and it could be 3-4 gallons a day

 

[Andrew_bram]

water evaporation

My 125 goes threw at least 5g a day hoping that changes drasticly with changing to led.


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[303travism]

water evaporation

ok well they are no lids on it but its not in the tank its in the sump and it could be 3-4 gallons a day

That does seem like a lot to me my 90 went through maybe a gallon every 2-3 days

 

[303travism]

water evaporation

How does your water enter the sump? Is there a lot of splatter or does it flow right into a filter sock?

 

[CDM&CDMJR]

the tank is drilled on the bottom and goes strait into a trickle stage and there isnt any splashing that i noticed

 

[303travism]

water evaporation

I did have a lot of evap before I added a filter sock made my tank crystal clear and helped on the evap might try it out see if it helps

 

[CDM&CDMJR]

how can i put a filter sock on theis sump[attachment=63785:name]

 

[Cake_Boss]

Re: water evaporation

Any one of these products, http://aquariumsupplies.marinedepot.com/search?w=sock holder&modaf=null

Why are you wanting to put a sock on? Are you having particulate issues? If you get a holder, make sure to get multiple replacements as they'll be needing to be changed every few days

 

[CDM&CDMJR]

no there is no problem just thought it might help clear the tank up a bit but how would i get on on there

 

[303travism]

water evaporation

no there is no problem just thought it might help clear the tank up a bit but how would i get on on there

I sent you a pm trying to explain how I would do it hope it makes sense if not let me know and ill draw it and send a pic of my idea.

 

[303travism]

water evaporation

It will be in crayons just so you know

 

[280g-reefman]

ok well they are no lids on it but its not in the tank its in the sump and it could be 3-4 gallons a day

Yeah, i put a lid on my refugium and i am working on one for my sump. Will leave the tank open. The sump doesnt have to be completely covered, every little bit helps though.

 

[WatercolorsGuy]

Re: water evaporation

I have two 90g tanks connected to my 30g sump. My sump did use bioballs and a drip plate up until this past month. Since removing those I have noticed a decrease in evaporation. My theory is that removing the bioballs and drip plate reduced the amount of water in contact with the air and the time that water was in contact.
My sump seems happier too, Cyano in it is nearly gone now.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

water evaporation

My tank (120) Evans about 2 gallons a day in the winter. I think the heaters cause the evap. I only loose about 1 gallon in the summer. An ato and a small tank to supply it takes care if the problem.

 

[TexSun]

I have two 90g tanks connected to my 30g sump. My sump did use bioballs and a drip plate up until this past month. Since removing those I have noticed a decrease in evaporation. My theory is that removing the bioballs and drip plate reduced the amount of water in contact with the air and the time that water was in contact.
My sump seems happier too, Cyano in it is nearly gone now.

What did you put in place of the Bio-Balls? I've been thinking of doing something similar on a FW sump setup.