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  1. General Reef Discussion
    Hey yall, quick question. Do I need to heat up my topoff water? I have a RODI system and a 45ish gallon tank. The tank is currently less than a week off of it's cycle. Thank you all so much!
  2. General Reef Discussion
    My water is evaporating like crazy its a 75 gallon with a 30 sump and im adding 3 gallons of top off every day now i know i dont have any leaks so that is not the problem its evaporating really fast the room temp is anywhere from 21- 24 Celcius my skimmer is not working properly becuase i keep...
  3. Reefing Equipment
    Hello! I'm not sure if this is a stupid question or not; it is merely an idea. For topping off evaporated water, would it be possible to use a drinking water filter? Like a Brita water pitcher or dispenser, that makes purified drinking water from tap water? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
  4. DIY Forum
    Hello TRT members, this forum covers a guidline to building a cheap, affordable DIY ATO system. I had searched the forum for one but could not find one so i thought i would share some insight on my design. Please refer to the photographs as I will try to explain what I did in a step by step...
  5. General Reef Discussion
    Evaporation takes places in your sump? It seems like I am having to topoff my tank everyday at least 1.5 gallons. Was wondering if this is a normal rate? If I turn my skimmer off, it not nearly as much. Just seems a little high if you ask me.
  6. General Reef Discussion
    Okay, i'm sure this questions has been answered a hundred times. I have been keeping African cichlids for many years, but never tried saltwater. My wife has been on me to start a saltwater tank and so finally i gave in. I set up a 29g with about 25 lbs of live rock and 2 damsels. Will add more...
  7. Nano Reefs
    Just wondering what everyone uses to top off their nanos (aside from just pouring a cup or 2 of RO/DI into it a day). I've got a Kent Marine AquaDose drip hanging on mine but adjusting it right is a pain and it's only good for a couple days topoff anyway. Want to hear some other options for...
  8. General Reef Discussion
    I am in need of a good topoff system for my 10 gallon. I have no idea what to get. I'm currently using a Kent Marine AquaDose 1400ml. It works great for day-by-day usage but you still have to check it and adjust it every single day because as the water level lowers theres not enough gravity...
  9. topoff

    Left Tube: H2O line to sump (siphon line between jug and sump) Right Tube: Air line from 2" PVC (see "Topoff Tube" pic)
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