Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 11:22 pm **Magic Disappearing Water!**

Does anyone else have problems with rapidly evaporating water? I fill my tank and look the next day and almost an inch is gone! I looked around and there's no leaks, so it must be evaporating. It's crazy!

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 11:26 pm

Yes, this is very common. I fill up mine every couple of days with several gallons. Sometimes it seems worse than other times... not sure why, maybe the weather? You're not alone.

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 11:34 pm

So weird...I was thinking that exact same thing tonight too! I hope someone on this site has the answer, could it be the filter?

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 6:20 am

The water filter splashing, a wide surface area, the water heater and room temperature contribute to water evaporation.

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 10:41 am

Thanks Steve!

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 4:56 pm

Humidity will also affect evaporation. Dry air (especially in the winter) will also cause the water to evporate more quickly...

Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 12:47 am

another reason for the rapid evaporation is because of your UVB and UVA lights. this is basically direct sunlight. that will dry up water like crazy, its no biggie though, just add more water.. i usually add a gallon or two every few days or so

Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 3:21 pm **Re: Magic Disappearing Water!**

Brianthedog18 wrote:Does anyone else have problems with rapidly evaporating water? I fill my tank and look the next day and almost an inch is gone! I looked around and there's no leaks, so it must be evaporating. It's crazy!

Yup, all the time! It's normal since the water is heated.

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