Evaporation

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by Antagonist, Dec 9, 2008.

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  1. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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    Hey all just wondering how much evaporation, every one gets each day?

    For me i have a 90g with sump and refuge and im feeding about 2 liters a day, just wondring if thats normal and what others are finding with there set ups
     
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  3. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    I have a 55 with a 30 gal sump reg, I go through about 6 gallons a week.
     
  4. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    75 gallon display, 37g fuge, 50g sump and I go through 10 gallons a week.
     
  5. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Now with the heat running i add about 4 gals in a weeks time in my 55 with a sump in the summer it was only about 2 gals a week. and thats with a glass top on the tank.
     
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  6. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    55 gallon about 4 gallon a week
     
  7. Antagonist

    Antagonist Bristle Worm

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    so basically most go through about 15- 20 gallons per week.

    As it is winter time here now i have noticed a huge jump in how much i put in
     
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  9. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    120 about 12-14 gallons a week.
     
  10. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    125 gal and about 10 gal a week
     
  11. MAZILLA

    MAZILLA Flamingo Tongue

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  12. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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