Fan for T5 retrofit

[Jet915]

So I added a T5 retrofit (2 48 inch blue plus) to the canopy of my tank to supplement 2 LED strips. I just measured the temperature at the end of the fixture and it reads 98.8. Ive seen on BRS that optimal temp of fixture should be 90-95 (which equates to bulb temp of around 105) for optimal bulb life. Just wondering if I should get a fan and if so, does anyone have any recommendations? Ive read some use cpu fans? Thanks.

 

[Justfebreezeit]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OXTWZI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this one for my smaller 24" canopy and its quiet and already has a 110v plug on it. I'd imagine one or two in yours should drop it into the range your looking for depending on the temperature you keep the house.

 

[Jet915]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OXTWZI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this one for my smaller 24" canopy and its quiet and already has a 110v plug on it. I'd imagine one or two in yours should drop it into the range your looking for depending on the temperature you keep the house.

I plan on scewing this into my canopy, im assuming you have to leave a space between the canopy wood and the fan (you can't scew it flush to the wood?)

 

[Justfebreezeit]

I plan on scewing this into my canopy, im assuming you have to leave a space between the canopy wood and the fan (you can't scew it flush to the wood?)

I used a hole saw and screwed it right to top of my canopy. So it could push air through it.

 

[Daniel Waters]

I've used those same fans for about a year and half. Very good units. Small, quiet, but provide enough air flow to keep a canopy cooled (or your T5 bulbs). I did have some where I saw where the bolts were rusting just from the saltwater humidity over time, so just be aware that that's always a possibility anytime saltwater is involved.

 

[Jet915]

Can anyone post pics of how you installed the fan to the canopy? Couldnt find anything on youtube about this, thanks.

 

[Jet915]

So I ended up getting a fan from amazon. I screwed it onto the back of my canopy. Temp of fixture dropped about 4 degrees with the fan on. Very happy with it so far.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009...e=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A7JFYPXJSY1N6S3T4X88&th=1

 

[theMeat]

Something like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0SS-0082-00015

 

[Jet915]

Something like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0SS-0082-00015

Yes, same manufacturer.