FAQ > Maintenance > Do the tanks have problems with salt creep?
Salt creep is a constant battle for all saltwater aquariums and can be an electrical hazard as well. Most salt creep build-up occurs from very small air bubbles that fizz and pop at the waters surface. It is caused by the aquariums water return nozzle and surface agitation. Salt creep can also happen in enclosed canopy tops, overnight moisture builds up inside the canopy, then when the lights come on the moisture dries up leaving behind salt creep. The last place it seems to build-up is on and around the sump filter box, this occurs when water is not properly channeled, water crashes and bubbles into the sump causing a large amount of salt creep.
In a ZeroEdge Aquarium, the design makes it virtually impossible for salt creep to occur. These tanks have little or no salt creep due to the steady stream of overflowing water and gentle channeling of water to the sump filter box. The only salt creep that could occur is when the system is allowed to run low on water, this causes the pump to cavitate and intake air (air bubbles are then injected into the aquarium).
Last updated on November 24, 2009 by Brett
