evaporation

[jcarlilesiu]

How much water are the large tank owners going through weekly due to evap?

I estimate during the winter I am going through 13 gallons of water.

This is an open top tank with MH fixture.

 

[fastrc]

Around 35 gallons

 

[SaylorsReef]

Around 35 gallons

I would seriously hate to pay your water bill!

 

[jcarlilesiu]

Around 35 gallons

Just in evap!

how big is the tank?

 

[fastrc]

Thats just for my 125 with 40 sump, The breeders use about 3 to 4 gallons a day,Im on well water with an RO system so no cost but salt, Make 10+ gallons a day and try to keep 45 gallons around every day!

 

[Stonefish13]

With my 220gal, closed top 12bulb t5, I only use about 5 gallons a week to top off from evap. I use about that much for my two 135 gal freshwater tanks as well.

 

[marius]

Thats just for my 125 with 40 sump, The breeders use about 3 to 4 gallons a day,Im on well water with an RO system so no cost but salt, Make 10+ gallons a day and try to keep 45 gallons around every day!

wow that is a lot of work...

 

[Pufferpunk]

I have a 100g system, 15g frag tank, 40g & 46g. I use around 5g/day or a little less.