moray eel man Gambusia MFK Member Jan 30, 2016 149 6 18 53 Michigan Feb 1, 2016 #1 I was wondering seeing salt cant evaporate wouldn't that cause the salinity level to increase as the water evaporates?
I was wondering seeing salt cant evaporate wouldn't that cause the salinity level to increase as the water evaporates?
duanes MFK Moderators Staff member Moderator MFK Member Jun 7, 2007 21,472 27,365 2,910 Isla Taboga Panama via Milwaukee Feb 1, 2016 #2 Yes that is true you make your tank too saline, and often why DI water is used as make up water, instead of salt mixed with water for make up, unless you take some out with a water change. Reactions: tlindsey and moray eel man
Yes that is true you make your tank too saline, and often why DI water is used as make up water, instead of salt mixed with water for make up, unless you take some out with a water change.
tlindsey Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 6, 2011 24,070 25,404 1,660 Ohio Feb 1, 2016 #3 I would always check weekly, if you use a sump water will evaporate faster vs canister filter.