oak canopy for tank question

[anthonys51]

hi, just looking for a little advice, probably will need a chiller anyway. but i am buying a new tank 180 gallons, i really like the look of the oak canopy top, my question is does having a canopy cause the tank to run hotter

 

[Flippers4pups]

Yes and it holds humidity in, unless vented. If it not vented, you can install computer fans to force cooler air into canopy.

 

[Sk8r]

No problem if you use LED lighting. I have a glassed-in top with an oak canopy and no heat issues. If your climate gives you any, install one of those multi-fan arrays for tanks in the canopy and that will solve it.

 

[anthonys51]

so i wont need a chiller. well maybe i wont . also should the fans should be blowing at the water or out of canopy.

 

[Sk8r]

No chiller unless you live somewhere a lot hotter than NY. Some fan kits do both. I find a fan blowing ON the water may knock temperature down 10 degrees. Mine doesn't have that, just exhaust from the light kit fan.

 

[billdogg]

You should always have the fans blowing in to the tank - sucking air out just makes moisture laden air come into contact with the fan motors, greatly shortening their lives.

 

[anthonys51]

thanks all guys . great advice thanks for the help.