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Old 05-19-2013, 07:04 AM
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We have a large amount of evap in our house and my salinity can climb fast if I don't keep my ATO full at all times ( never let it get below half full ). Could be an option to check as well.
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Old 05-19-2013, 05:04 PM
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2-5 gallons is a hefty top off , it wouldn't be surprising to see that size of an increase with a tank that size my tank is 125g with a 90g sump the top of is about a gallon every 10-12 hours on a DIY auto
Also how long is your water change water sitting before you do it, I found if I check it when I mix its lower than 12-24hrs later when I use it
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:24 PM
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I usually leave my saltwater mix 24 hours before I add it to the tank. Maybe it is time I get a auto top up? hmmm
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:33 PM
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ATO as far as I'm concerned was the best thing I ever did, I crashed my first set up doing what your doing now. Those major fluctuations in salinity will stress fish and coral cause ich and in severe cases death.
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Does ur tank have a lid on it? 2-5 gallons is a lot of Evap per day. Especially if u have a lid.
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Old 05-19-2013, 07:10 PM
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I have 11 feet by 18 inches of open tank I'm using close to 20 gallons a week in my ATO
In a closed tank I wouldn't expect you to lose that much to evap
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Old 05-19-2013, 07:46 PM
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wow, that's a big tank, 11 feet! How many gallons is that?


20 gallons ATO per week? yike

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I have 11 feet by 18 inches of open tank I'm using close to 20 gallons a week in my ATO
In a closed tank I wouldn't expect you to lose that much to evap
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