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yourface Enthusiast Posts: 149 Kudos: 111 Votes: 0 Registered: 19-Jul-2003	in my bedroom i have two betta tanks. 5.5 gallons, side by side... EXACTLY the same set up. 1/2 inch gravel, 2 fake plants, 2 flower pots, and a heater. (1 betta in each) however, the day after my water change sushis tank will be bout 1/4" lower in water than the other. the next day it will be much lower. etc. so one tank i am always topping up. i dont get it??? and its annoying
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	Is the one that evaporates faster closer to a window, heat source or air conditioning vent then the other? Last edited by john.stone at 03-Oct-2004 12:47
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Putting glass tops on will reduce evaporation significantly. Is it possible the one tank is leaking? Glass tanks under 10 gallons IME are notorious for leaking. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
simpkia Hobbyist Posts: 114 Kudos: 93 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-May-2004	if you cant find any other reasons than evaporation, i'd consider getting a lid for the tank. i don't have one on my 50.5 gal and i loose about 1 inch of water every week!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	yourface The tank that is evaporating more could be at a higher temp, more water movement, close to a warmer situation in the room. You should have a glass top fittted this will reduce most of the evaporation. My 5ft tank evaporates about 2-3lt every week even though there is a glass cover except for the ends where it is open 1o-15mm. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52
opiate Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 82 Votes: 12 Registered: 30-Sep-2004	I tend to loose about 1cm, every couple of days and i have a glass lid on my tank...Is it because i have my light on for 6-8 hrs a day?? Another thing my bungalo seems to get moisture on the inside of my windows....in the mornings...that can't be because of my tank could it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:52


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