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Smknnoakland
03/04/2015, 08:37 PM
My ATO seems to be using a lot more water lately? Before it was using maybe 3 gallons in 7 days. Now it seems like 3 or 4 days? Any ideas as to why? Only had it hooked up about 3 weeks. Been a little warmer weather wise lately, but not that much. It tops off into the return of my sump. Thanks for any info.

Smknnoakland
03/04/2015, 08:39 PM
Also tank is a 72 gallon bow front

reelredfish
03/04/2015, 08:47 PM
You say a little warmer is it also a little less humid?

ca1ore
03/04/2015, 08:49 PM
Assuming there is no leaking of water anywhere, the evaporation level from the tank will be affected by ambient room temperature and humidity. My tank loses about 1/3 more water per week in the dry air of the winter than in the moister air in the summer.

Smknnoakland
03/04/2015, 08:54 PM
I'm in California, not too much humidity here. There are no leaks. The salinity seems the same..... Not going down. Guess that's a good sign.

rfgonzo
03/04/2015, 09:04 PM
If you have no leaks and SG stays the same, I wouldn't worry about it.

Smknnoakland
03/04/2015, 09:16 PM
Thanks