Covering the tank.
Do you use a cover? I have used glass, plexi, and no cover. I
prefer no cover I was of the opinion that cover glass cuts light output
in the usable spectrum by at least 10%. I'm sure it does probably more so
with the inevitable salt film that gets on the glass. wouldn’t this help
lower my evaporation rate?. evaporation is GOOD! Opportunity to add kalkwasser
to build calcium and raise pH not to mention substantial cooling in the
summer months would thin acrylic be better? Acrylic always ends up sagging..
flip it over and it sags again, brace it and it will sag less but inevitably
sag again. Acrylic also clouds over time The main benefit is, a cover will
protect your bulbs. But they should be cleaned and wiped periodically anyway
every 2 weeks or so. Again I find that no cover works best.
