Fans for Canopies

[griss]

What fans are people using these days to vent you canopies? Would this work?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SDCWSQS/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile?th=1&psc=1

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

They will work, however it's better to push dry(er) air into a canopy than pulling wet(ter) air out through the fans reducing their life expectancy.

 

[griss]

They will work, however it's better to push dry(er) air into a canopy than pulling wet(ter) air out through the fans reducing their life expectancy.

Good point

 

[jjmg]

When I had a canopy I used two fans similar to that pushing outside air in and had two vent holes cut on top to help remove the heat and humidity. That was with metal halide though and might not be needed for your set-up.

 

[griss]

Thanks for the feedback.

I’m old school. The new tank will have (2) 175 watt halides and (2) T5 actinics.

 

[n2585722]

Good point

Use Cooler Guys IP67 rated fans and you can pull air out without an issue. Here is a link Coolerguys 120mm (120x120x38) High Speed IP67 Fan .

 

[griss]

Use Cooler Guys IP67 rated fans and you can pull air out without an issue. Here is a link Coolerguys 120mm (120x120x38) High Speed IP67 Fan .

How do you power them? I see they don’t have a “normal” plug.

 

[griss]

Never mind found this on their website.

Coolerguys Fan Power Supply 100-240v AC to 12v DC 1A Output 3pin or 4pin PWM Connector

840556072294 Coolerguys is proud to launch our most cost effective branded power supply. We simplified to have a 2510 (3+1) fan connector to power either a 3pin and 4pin PWM fan. The native cable is 5ft (1.5m), but can easily use any standard 3pin or 4pin extension or splitter. 100-240vAC...

www.coolerguys.com

 

[n2585722]

How do you power them? I see they don’t have a “normal” plug.

That actually is a standard fan plug that is used by 99% of the fans used in computers so it is a standard, but I see you found the power supply for running off of AC power.

 

[Retiredw/Reef]

I took the top off my Canopy, cut a little bit off of the sides of a 2 x 4, then ripped it down the middle, sanded the Top of the Canopy inside, to bare wood, glued, clamp and screw the squared up boards to the top left and right insides, for rigidity. The Canopy and Aquarium is tall enough that you can’t see into the canopy when the front is attacked with the magnets. Leaves a nice Ripple affect above.