So tank has been up and running for about 2 months now. I just got an Apex and finally got to see what my PH was at. I hadn't tested before. I've had issues in the past with PH. Something I don't understand as I don't have a tightly sealed house at all. House was built in 1950 and isn't even insulated.
Anyways my PH is at 7.6 falling to 7.5 at night. I am running a full refugium with Chaeto/Miracle Mud and Live rock. Currently lit by a PAR38 Bulb, but soon will be replaced with Neptune Gro Light. Just waiting on Mount. Refugium light is on 24/7. Been growing Chaeto pretty well.
The room I have the tank in is in the middle of the house not near any doors, so I know that's one issue, I do have a window in the room, but opening the window in 100+ Louisiana summers or even winters is not ideal. I'm not running a skimmer, so no CO2 Scrubber for me, I didn't have much success running that on my last tank anyways as media ran out so fast, was impossible to keep stable.
My idea is to put in a Window A/C unit. This would bring in fresh air from outside and help cool my house in addition to my main A/C unit. I could keep the window unit fan running 24/7 so its always bringing in outside air into the room. I dont' care if it burns the unit out in 2 years, I'd just replace it.
Would this work? Or am I deluding myself?
Anyways my PH is at 7.6 falling to 7.5 at night. I am running a full refugium with Chaeto/Miracle Mud and Live rock. Currently lit by a PAR38 Bulb, but soon will be replaced with Neptune Gro Light. Just waiting on Mount. Refugium light is on 24/7. Been growing Chaeto pretty well.
The room I have the tank in is in the middle of the house not near any doors, so I know that's one issue, I do have a window in the room, but opening the window in 100+ Louisiana summers or even winters is not ideal. I'm not running a skimmer, so no CO2 Scrubber for me, I didn't have much success running that on my last tank anyways as media ran out so fast, was impossible to keep stable.
My idea is to put in a Window A/C unit. This would bring in fresh air from outside and help cool my house in addition to my main A/C unit. I could keep the window unit fan running 24/7 so its always bringing in outside air into the room. I dont' care if it burns the unit out in 2 years, I'd just replace it.
Would this work? Or am I deluding myself?