Evap?

by reefer87 Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:42 pm

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Evap?

by reefer87 Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:42 pm

Is evap worse with or without a canopy and with or without a sump?
I seem to be losing a lot of water recently and the carpet is not wet and I don't see anything wet.

by steyely Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:57 am

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Re: Evap?

by steyely Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:57 am

reefer87 wrote:Is evap worse with or without a canopy and with or without a sump?
I seem to be losing a lot of water recently and the carpet is not wet and I don't see anything wet.

I replaced the canopy over my system with an Odyssey lighting setup, which leaves my tank largely uncovered, and noticed a significant increase in my evap. Always had a sump so couldn't tell you the difference with or without.

by alexwbush Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:15 am

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Re: Evap?

by alexwbush Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:15 am

I would think a sump would easily add to evaporation. More surface area = more evaporation.

I'm also betting a canopy is debatable. Canopies usually requires fans to provide cooling and air flow increases evaporation.

by **sisterlimonpot** Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:36 am

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:36 am

have you changed something lately? also from the chemistry side of things, low calcium can aid in faster evaporation rate, take a look at that too.

by **nikecivic** Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:57 am

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Re: Evap?

by nikecivic Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:57 am

so the question is what is your setup? I always have evap whether I have an AIO, open top, or tank with a canopy. The AIO with a lid has less evap but my tank at home with a canopy can evap up to a gallon a day depending on the ambient temperature of the room.

What did you change recently and what temp setting do you keep for your tank and your living area?

by reefer87 Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:31 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:31 pm

Ok so I have changed the lighting removed the canopy, added little cooling fans to the light and installed a sump in the last week and a half. I will need to check the calcium and I will post with the reading. The tank temp is usually around 80 in the day and 77 at night with room temp around 70ish sometimes in the high 70's during peak day time.

by **nikecivic** Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:53 pm

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Re: Evap?

by nikecivic Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:53 pm

How much water is evaporating?

by reefer87 Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:59 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:59 pm

Over a gallon a day?

BTW calcium is at 450 on API test kit. From what I have read the API reads high so I'm going to say its around 420ish

by **dfladermaus** Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:25 pm

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Re: Evap?

by dfladermaus Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:25 pm

Removing the canopy alone will up your evap. Cooling fans for the lights or tank? if the fans are turning on during the day then that will add more evap. sump wont do too much for evap unless its out in the open of a fan is blowing on it, but it will change the evaporation rate some.

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:04 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 2:04 pm

Thanks for the input guys. As much as I like the look of the tank with out a canopy I think I'm going to put it back on.

by **sisterlimonpot** Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:09 pm

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:09 pm

because you can't keep up with the evaporation?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:12 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:12 pm

Yeah I'm going to try it with the canopy on for a week and see out it does. I may start looking into an ATO if it doesn't help.

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Re: Evap?

by dwolson2 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:00 pm

You can buy mine... Lol I go through at least a gallon and a half a day. Got to love metal halides.

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:26 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:26 pm

How much do you want for ATO set up?

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:39 pm

free....

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:40 pm

Sweet I will take it.

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:06 pm

Go pick it up, he's at home.

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:08 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:08 pm

Lol.

by steyely Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:09 am

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Re: Evap?

by steyely Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:09 am

I would say having an ATO system is one the most convenient things I've gotten for my tank. I go through about 5 gallons a week and not having to topoff water every day or two manually is really nice. Also keeps your salinity levels more stable which is always a good thing.

by **nikecivic** Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:31 am

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Re: Evap?

by nikecivic Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:31 am

if you have a controller you would just need to buy the switches and modules vice an ato

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Re: Evap?

by dwolson2 Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:26 am

He doesn't, and mine should be here mid week, so I an going to put float switches on it and have it control my ato

by **sisterlimonpot** Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:19 am

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:19 am

dwolson2 wrote:He doesn't, and mine should be here mid week, so I an going to put float switches on it and have it control my ato

What does that have to do with Darren? are you giving him your old one?

You know, to make your own ATO is a very simple circuit and can be done with parts from radio shack, for about $30. All you need is a 12vdc relay, 12vdc power supply and 2 float switches... It's cheaper if you get the parts online.

by reefer87 Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:21 pm

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:21 pm

Ok thanks Jimmy. I will look into it.

by **dfladermaus** Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:29 am

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Re: Evap?

by dfladermaus Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:29 am

sisterlimonpot wrote:

dwolson2 wrote:He doesn't, and mine should be here mid week, so I an going to put float switches on it and have it control my ato

What does that have to do with Darren? are you giving him your old one?

You know, to make your own ATO is a very simple circuit and can be done with parts from radio shack, for about $30. All you need is a 12vdc relay, 12vdc power supply and 2 float switches... It's cheaper if you get the parts online.

Every two switch ATO I have ever owned has failed in the on position at some point. I would recommend one with an optical sensor instead. I have been using the Tunze one for >1 year and have never had it fail. Much more reliable than the standard ATO.

by **sisterlimonpot** Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:28 am

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Re: Evap?

by sisterlimonpot Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:28 am

Ive had 2 float switches wear out the internal reed switch, both times in the off position, right about the 3 year mark. The optic sensor can be easily substituted for float switches, if I recall the optic sensors go for $20-$30.

by **dwolson2** Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:38 am

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Re: Evap?

by dwolson2 Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:38 am

are you guys talking about this one?
http://www.tunze.com/details.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1%5Bprodid%5D=5020.300

When I program it into the apex, I am going to have to buy new switches(since the ones I have now go to the JBJ Ato) I have heard the optical sensors are good, but I have no idea what they are.

by **dfladermaus** Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:17 am

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Re: Evap?

by dfladermaus Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:17 am

dwolson2 wrote:are you guys talking about this one?
http://www.tunze.com/details.html?&L=1&C=US&user_tunzeprod_pi1%5Bprodid%5D=5020.300

When I program it into the apex, I am going to have to buy new switches(since the ones I have now go to the JBJ Ato) I have heard the optical sensors are good, but I have no idea what they are.

yes that is the unit.

by reefer87 Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:37 am

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Re: Evap?

by reefer87 Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:37 am

Do any of y'all have build pics of you ato? Can y'all post some up if you got them.

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