so i acquired a SpectraPure Ultra Precise ATO system and i think its awesome. its a peristaltic pump and the level indicator is similar to the avast marine top-off control sensor. its really pricy but it works flawlessly...
considering salt does not evaporate, the moisture shouldn't be too bad. how much is your evaporation / week? I wouldnt put the intake right above the tank
i bought some from Total Fish and Pets on Valley in Alhambra. Ken normally keeps them in stock
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i got this a couple of months ago and am happy so far. lets see if they rust..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L6JHHGL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I hear a lot of good things about CDA and the ones i have seen are beautiful. Used to be named Leemar. They make stands too. maybe make an appointment and take a trip to oceanside?
I would recommend checking out CDA.. they are down in Oceanside and i believe you can schedule a visit to see the tanks in person. I am close to having them build me a custom 60x30x24
https://cdaquarium.com/
let me know if this is still available, a friend of mine in San Diego just posted RIP to his tank this morning. Waiting to hear what happened, but im assuming he might need a new tank.
Oh my. This is heart breaking. I have been trying to make sure I don’t put my hands in my tank for anything. If I do, I make sure I’m washing and sterilizing with hot water before I do because of all the hand sanitizer. Sorry for your loss.