sykospark Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Does anyone here use a drip to maintain evaporation issues? Any problems with temperature control? Link to comment
ToeJam Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Does anyone here use a drip to maintain evaporation issues? Any problems with temperature control? I built an auto topoff system to help with the evaporation. I used a float switch and a battery powered air pump. Works like a champ. I haven't had any problems with heat even after adding the 70W halide. My tank stays consistently between 80-81 degrees. Link to comment
Argent Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 no 'problems' with evap - I top off once a week - as for temperature - my hydor flat heater keeps the tank 78 degrees. Link to comment
exigency Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 i use a drip system hooked up to an IV kind of a setup you have in hospitals for an ATO. i also have no problems with temperature, it'll fluctuate from 78F-80F at most. Link to comment
circusordie16 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 argent, how do you only have to top off once a week? i dont have any temperature problems and no evaporation "problems," just a daily top off. Link to comment
avalanche1201 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 my temp stays between 78-high 79...as for top off i do it every day...until I build my fuge,,,then ill build my ATO Link to comment
Argent Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have a humidifier in my apartment to keep the place from drying out and thusly causing evap off my tanks. Link to comment
dla Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I use a drip system for ATO on my 2.5 pico and a Iceprob chiller to help with the temp., but not a problem. Link to comment
sykospark Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 Did ya'll make your own top off system or is there one you can recommend to me? Thanks! Link to comment
avalanche1201 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Did ya'll make your own top off system or is there one you can recommend to me?Thanks! Check this out http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63394 scroll down to Auto Top Off and its got a few ideas on there...as for the one Im doing I bought a kit off a website, forgot the name but Melevsreef has a link to it from his ATO page HTH Link to comment
bonuke Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 i use a drip system hooked up to an IV kind of a setup you have in hospitals for an ATO. i also have no problems with temperature, it'll fluctuate from 78F-80F at most. Hey - Now if you could get an auto top-off feed that looked like a proper hospital drip, that'd be pretty damn cool (provided your style is not minimalist or all-in-one). They make plant pots with them believe it or not! Check the link... Self Watering Plant Link to comment
exigency Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hey - Now if you could get an auto top-off feed that looked like a proper hospital drip, that'd be pretty damn cool (provided your style is not minimalist or all-in-one). my setup is uses the standard 5 gallon jug as the "IV bag", then i have flexhose connecting that to a dripper you can get by the bag at home depot/lowes, all of it's kept secure by cable ties. VERY SIMPLE and IMO, very effective for a cheapo like me. Link to comment
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