Minimizing Salt Buildup on Tank?

[JtheFishMan]

On my 10-gallon saltwater tank, I had a lot of salt buildup on and around the tank. While it's somewhat easy to clean up, are there any methods that minimize the amount of salt buildup? Thank you.

 

[Sean Clark]

Do you have a lot of splashing on the surface? Very aggressive surface agitation?

 

[JtheFishMan]

Do you have a lot of splashing on the surface? Very aggressive surface agitation?

Not when I first change the water, but throughout the week obviously it drops a little bit. This week's water change, however, a lot of water evaporated, so it was more splashing than usual. Do you think this is the reason why?

 

[Sean Clark]

I only get salt build up or "salt creep" where there is splashing. This is usually only an issue in the sump area and not in the display tank.

Sometimes the splashing is only small droplets and is not really visible. More like misting.

This could be due to the water level. Maybe try to top off more often and see it the salt build up is reduced.

 

[JtheFishMan]

I only get salt build up or "salt creep" where there is splashing. This is usually only an issue in the sump area and not in the display tank.

Sometimes the splashing is only small droplets and is not really visible. More like misting.

This could be due to the water level. Maybe try to top off more often and see it the salt build up is reduced.

Will do. Thanks so much.

 

[vetteguy53081]

On my 10-gallon saltwater tank, I had a lot of salt buildup on and around the tank. While it's somewhat easy to clean up, are there any methods that minimize the amount of salt buildup? Thank you.

You literally have to minimize Moisture. Saran Wrap is one way to alleviate by placing triangles of saran wrap on corners