Will one regular Reefbrite strip raise temp on a 40g?

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I’m planning to add this 36” strip to my 4-bulb ATI T-5 fixture over my 40g breeder.
Will the Reefbrite add any heat to my setup? I live in South Florida so the tank temp gets up to 80.3-80.4 in the summer and I don’t have room for a chiller. I know the temp isn’t too too high, but I want to know how to plan if the Reefbrite is going to affect things. Thanks for your help!
 

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It wont raise the temp. You can get a small fan for your system and it can lower your system by 3°f easily if you want. Your ato will use more ro/di due to evaporation.
Your current temp is fine, imo.
I have 3 systems. One runs 80°f, the other two run 82°f with no issues.
 
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It wont raise the temp. You can get a small fan for your system and it can lower your system by 3°f easily if you want. Your ato will use more ro/di due to evaporation.
Your current temp is fine, imo.
I have 3 systems. One runs 80°f, the other two run 82°f with no issues.
Thanks!!
 
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It wont raise the temp. You can get a small fan for your system and it can lower your system by 3°f easily if you want. Your ato will use more ro/di due to evaporation.
Your current temp is fine, imo.
I have 3 systems. One runs 80°f, the other two run 82°f with no issues.
Where would you put a fan?
 

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These strips as well as orphek run cool in temperature and should have zero impact
 

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