Water evaporation in tank

[nicreef]

Ever since i got my auto top up unit from gemsurf, i realize that my it takes just a day to finish the water in the storage holder. ie:4l of water evaporation per day,

tank is a 4 x 2 x 1 with a 3 feet sump, no cabinet.

wonder if the evaporation is normal or a bit on the high side?

[dnsfpl]

temp? any uncovered splashing area?

no cabinet plus shallow tank, tends to have higher evaporation

[nicreef]

temp hovering around 26-27.5

nope no splashing out of tank after i lowered the wp40 power....

hmm ok looks like nothing to worry about

[kraken]

the weather nowadays is very hot, thus do expect evaporation rate to be higher

[Evolutionz]

My tank needs daily top up of 1.5l..I think cause our tank surface area very big. I do have lots of surface water agitation.

[nicreef]

the weather nowadays is very hot, thus do expect evaporation rate to be higher

ok i think mine is becoz enclose room too. once chiller kick in whole room damn hot got to open window....

My tank needs daily top up of 1.5l..I think cause our tank surface area very big. I do have lots of surface water agitation.

hmm...ok looks like mine is reasonable than...surface water agitation more than urs + no cabinet.

[Endorrachua]

what return pump u using?

[nicreef]

waveline 5000 but i only on at half power

[Gouldian]

My evaporation rate is about 2.8-2.9l daily, this is because I have 3 wavemakers pointing towards the surface thus super high evaporation rate. If the wavemakers are not pointed to the surface, my evaporation rate can cut by 1l daily.

[nicreef]

My evaporation rate is about 2.8-2.9l daily, this is because I have 3 wavemakers pointing towards the surface thus super high evaporation rate. If the wavemakers are not pointed to the surface, my evaporation rate can cut by 1l daily.

hi tanks. i guess mine is normal than as i have 3 pointing to surface too. dint know it would affect that much. + no cabinet and shallow

[spgohjc]

I might be wrong, but getting O2 to dissolve in saltwater is a lot harder than freshwater. If not enough agitation, LS might suffocate.

[evomclaren]

Yes evaporation rate is quite high for the past 1 week.