Adding water???

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  1. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    So my water evaporated, I add about 5-6g every week. The water I add alread mix with salt. And my salinity are getting higher. Do I just need to add NON SALT ro/di water? Thanks...
     
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  2. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    you should always top off with fresh water only (ro-di preferred). Over time water evaporates but salt does not, that's why your salinity is going up. Getting or making an auto-top off (ATO) is a very good investment for your SW tank.
     
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  3. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Yes!! Do not top off with salt water!! Salt doesnt evaporate!!
     
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  4. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    i buy a few jugs of distilled 1gal water for that it takes about 2 a week
     
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  5. Arman2K

    Arman2K Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thanks all ..
     
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  6. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    my 90G burns off about 1.5-2 gallons a day, but then again, im under two 400watt MH for 7 hours a day too. an ATO would help you out a lot
     
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  7. zeebeedeezigns

    zeebeedeezigns Astrea Snail

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    I too top off every few days with rodi water. In the beginning of setting up my tank I too didn't realize that the water evaporated but not the salt.
     
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