Help with evaporation
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Unless you put a top on it there is no way to stop evaporation. The dryer it is out and the more you have the heat running will make it evap more.
The only thing I can suggest is get a bigger ATO container.
The only thing I can suggest is get a bigger ATO container.
What is it you are looking for? Is it something to alleviate the need to top off yourself? Unfortunately, we all deal with evaporation and it's worse during the winter months when humidity is low. If so there are many ato alternatives that will fit your needs.
The only issue with that is you will need to keep the glass / acrylic clean in order to get the right amount of light. I tried that with my frag tank and realized it gets a salt build up really fast.
Her is the glass company that I have used in the past. They are very reasonable and can do I think within a day or so.
Diamond glass company
170 Kimball Bridge Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Phone: 770-475-3468
Just about any type you could need. I had a 48" x 9" with a 1/4" thick beveled edged cut for $60.
Also you can't completely cover the top or there'll be no gas exchange. CO2 will build up... Your best bet is a good ato setup.
The other potential issue is temperature. A glass lid will insulate and your temperature might come up.
Evaporation is normal and yes, it's more when the relative humidity is lower. Cost of doing business with any tank.
Keep an eye on your specific gravity too.
Jenn
Evaporation is normal and yes, it's more when the relative humidity is lower. Cost of doing business with any tank.
Keep an eye on your specific gravity too.
Jenn
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I made myself a lid from thick acrylic but it would warp and I would have to flip it. I just covered the front so fish couldn't go carpet surfing and left the chambers uncovered. As stated you need to keep it clean which was about a weekly occurrence for me because of salt creep.
