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Old 09-09-2011, 02:50 PM   #1
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Question simple but complicated question

If I top off a saltwater tank, do I use freshwater? Because when the water evaporates the salt stays behind? Or do I use new saltwater?

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yep, use freshwater (ideally RO) to top off, otherwise you'll be slowly increasing the salinity.

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