General Care Discussion

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:02 am **Water evaporation...**

How often do you have to add water to you aquarium? My new tank lost about an inch over night and I have found no signs of leaks. Is this normal?

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:11 am

An inch overnight sounds like a lot. Are you sure there's not a leak? I top mine off about once week because it loses an inch or two a week.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:29 am

i searched everywhere again and no leak. Maybe I didn't fill the filter up all the way and it sucked it up??? hope so!

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:30 am

I hope so too!

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:52 pm

Depends on the size and if you have a cover.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:17 pm

My water evaporates pretty fast too, although probably because I don't have a lid and the room they are in is pretty warm.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:10 pm

I'd say I lose about an inch every two or three days at least! Overnight sounds a little excessive but depending on the conditions of the ventilation and the temperature of the air it sounds plausible.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:26 pm

I have been thinking about it all day and I think the suction cup i was using as a water line got moved. I raised the floating dock some and I forgot. Just like a new turtle owner..HAHAHA

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:38 pm

Hey, Tattoo, join the crowd!

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:39 pm

lol stuff happens...oh well, still love my turtle!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:42 am

I have a lot of evaporation right now. I think i lose about .5 of a inch a day. How ever I have NO lid and the air temp in japan now is averaging a balmy 35DegCel

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:41 am

Woke up this morning and the water level is all good. It has not moved, that I can see anyway.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:15 am

good news. Just keep an eye on it. I took some tape and made a HIGH and LOW water mark so it helps keep an eye on things.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:14 am

thats smart, I will do that!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:02 am

Totally normal! I have to add water to the tank all the time due to evaporation.

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