What do you do to keep your tank cool?

[revhtree Verified Admin]

What things do you do to keep your tank temperature down when the HOT months of summer come around?

I use this fan and it actually will cool the tank down too much if I don't use a controller. :)

They actually sell it at most Home Depots and Lowes stores.

Amazon.com: Stanley High-Velocity Blower Fan, 655702: Home & Kitchen

 

[gfox]

I use a 6 inch clip-on fan on the tank if need be.Used it more when i had Halides not much now since i have LEDS.Even had to use a heater now.

 

[REEFKEEPER10]

i use the lasko one from Walmart. they are a lot cheaper than running a chiller.

 

[greg0385]

4 pc fans in the canopy, and going to buy a clip on fan for the sump. I also have 3- 2 liters bottles filled with frozen rodi water as a emergency back up.

 

[hitmanhoos]

Revhtree, Where do you use it? In the canopy? Blowing on the sump?

 

[k2parkstar]

My apartment stays 66 degrees year round...no fans or chillers needed

 

[ColaAddict]

I have my tank in the basement, so it's always cool.

 

[HappyHoney41]

I float those plastic tubed freezer pops in the tank

:xd:

 

[shred5]

revhtree how big is that thing?

 

[RUGDOG]

Sump in basement and replaced MH with LED. I now run a heater which I never used to do.

 

[mjaustin22]

I used lots of fans in the canopy and sump in the summer when I had halides, but just switched to all t5. So I guess we'll see what this summer brings :)

 

[lawnman]

We keep the house 68 year around so nothing is needed. I work in the heat sure not sleeping in a hot house.

 

[yellojello]

I tried a standard 6" clip-on fan over the sump, but it was too weak. Although I have 2 120mm fans in the canopy, I've switched to a Vornado clip-on fan with my Neptune controller. It's a little pricey, but it's a beast.

 

[tater11]

swithed to led's

 

[Aquaph8]

Heat was an issue for me for a long time living in AZ. The best thing I ever did was switch from halides to T5. My tank stays cool enough now without any help from me.

 

[mainereefer]

I have my tank in the basement, so it's always cool.

++1

 

[quakerroatmeal]

I recently put a clip on fan from Wal-Mart. Works really well.

 

[CoralClark]

I tried a standard 6" clip-on fan over the sump, but it was too weak. Although I have 2 120mm fans in the canopy, I've switched to a Vornado clip-on fan with my Neptune controller. It's a little pricey, but it's a beast.

Where do u get one of these and about how much are they? Thanks



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[revhtree Verified Admin]

I recently put a clip on fan from Wal-Mart. Works really well.

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[Steven R]

artica 1/10hp chiller on one with a vornado fan blowing across the top off the water between the lights and the surface of the water. And just a fan on my tank in the house.