In-Wall Tank Advice Needed (Garage Sump Room)

[JazzMan]

I am going to build my new tank in the wall with the back of the tank in the garage. I am concerned about the garage not being temperature controlled. Anyone here have any experience or advice dealing with a garage that is not temp controlled?

 

[am3gross]

better find a way to keep that garage cooled in the summer and heated in the winter. i would put in a window ac if you could... evaporative cooling only works to a certain degree then it is hard to control.... just my opinion with a inwall fish room....

 

[Lightsluvr]

Ptac

Ptac

If you can vent to the outside, look into a small PTAC unit - includes AC and heat pump in one unit. That's what I'm using with success. Google "PTAC" for different manufacturers and prices...

LL

 

[shelby28]

have you thought about or is it possible to build a small room behind it?

 

[jtemple42000]

Here you go, i did the same thing a few years ago. It has worked very well..

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1042819

Let me know if you have any questions or need any pictures.

I made a "room" inside the garage. All walls were insulated, and on has a window a/c unit to keep everything cool. The only time I have needed heat is when it gets really cold during the winter, if that happens, I have a small ceramic heater I run at night. As long as I keep the room 71-73 degrees, the tank stays right around 80 degrees.