Water loss

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  1. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    I just put on the nova extreme t5 light fixture and noticed that over the weekend my water level dropped about an 1". Im just wondering what i can do to fix this problem. The tank does not have a leak. And i was just going to see if there might be another reason for the water loss than just the light.
     
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  2. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Most likely evaporation. Just topoff with freshwater and enjoy the lights!
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Yup, evaporation. Plain and simple.
     
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yep, evaporation. Not much you can do. But its completely normal. I lose about a gallon and a half a day, 3 gallons per day during the summer
     
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  5. shipbear

    shipbear Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Fresh Water= RO Water....
    I buy my RO water 50 gal. at a time.. I think it does help with cooling in the summer..
    Will be making my own soon..LOL
     
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  6. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    Do you guys think if would make and put an acrylic hood on top, that it might slow it down a little?
     
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  7. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Sure, but I prefer glass over plastic.
     
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  8. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yes, but hoods can cause a lot of different problems, far outweighing the benefits of less evaporation.
     
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  9. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    Such as...
     
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    hoods can cause heat to build up and hinder gas exchange. those are the two 'biggies' I am aware of.

    I don't use a hood though - never have.
     
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