How to keep a AIO aquarium cool

[oldfishman]

I am not sure this is where to post this question but here goes. I have a JBJ 28 gal and I am having a problem keeping the temp under 82. With the hood on for lighting it is hard to put a fan on to increase evaporation. Does anyone have a suggestion as I do not want to invest in a chiller.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I am not sure this is where to post this question but here goes. I have a JBJ 28 gal and I am having a problem keeping the temp under 82. With the hood on for lighting it is hard to put a fan on to increase evaporation. Does anyone have a suggestion as I do not want to invest in a chiller.

Ambient room temperature can effect the tank temperature, what's your house temp? Also how are you measuring temperature?

A fan blowing directly at the tank glass can help if you can't blow at the water surface. Surface agitation can also help heat exchange.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I am not sure this is where to post this question but here goes. I have a JBJ 28 gal and I am having a problem keeping the temp under 82. With the hood on for lighting it is hard to put a fan on to increase evaporation. Does anyone have a suggestion as I do not want to invest in a chiller.

You could fill small water bottles or ziploc baggies with RO/DI water, freeze it, and put those in the rear compartment in a high flow area to bring your temp down

 

[jayala12]

Check that heater isn’t malfunctioning also . Just in case