Steve's LED and temperature

[Subconfish]

I have a Biocube 16, that I replaced with Steve's Led. (More trouble than I would like)
Temperature went from 79 to 85. I changed the fans out for 2 stronger fans and cut vents accordingly. I added a 3rd fan to cool it even further, so far the Temperature only went down about 1-1.5 degrees. So currently the Temperature fluctuates at 84-85.

I'm not able to cool the surrounding area, as it is summer in Florida and the tank is upstairs and cannot be moved.


Tank age: 2 months
Tank: Biocube 16
Temp: 84 - 85
Upgraded:
Light: Steve's Led
Time: 10 hours day, 90 min ramp, moon light at night
Strength: 30% per recommend
Pump: SICCE Syncra 251
Powerhead: Hydor 425

Inhabitants:
2 clowns
1 green mushroom
2 nassarius snails
2 asterea snails
2 bee snails
1 scarlet hermit



I have been watching the mushroom and snails, they all are moving and thriving fine without any issues, mushroom has been opened up in the last week compared to putting it in initially (3weeks)

Can I keep a tank at 84 - 85? Temp will drop as weather cools down.
Also, am I able to get any other corals if Temp stays like this for 3 months annually? Or will I have to test each coral.

 

[griss]

That (IMO) seems a bit high to maintain even for just 3 months a year. A lot of corals may not be able to tolerate that. I'm not personally familiar with Biocubes but, could you install a small drop in chiller?

 

[Subconfish]

That (IMO) seems a bit high to maintain even for just 3 months a year. A lot of corals may not be able to tolerate that. I'm not personally familiar with Biocubes but, could you install a small drop in chiller?

Biocubes are AIO
Not even sure how the chiller will fit in

 

[Reefing102]

Out of curiosity, do you have a heater? I would double check to make sure the heater isn’t starting to fail if you have one.

Beyond that, I can’t recall seeing prior heat issues with Steve’s LEDs. Genuine question, as I’ve never used the kit, can the fans be installed upside down? Instead of pulling the heat out are they blowing the heat in

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Leave the lights off tomorrow & double check if it is indeed the lighting making all that heat.
Lights out for a day is not a concern.

 

[griss]

Leave the lights off tomorrow & double check if it is indeed the lighting making all that heat.
Lights out for a day is not a concern.

Good thought Vinny.

 

[Subconfish]

Leave the lights off tomorrow & double check if it is indeed the lighting making all that heat.
Lights out for a day is not a concern.

Definitely the light. I'm just wondering if 85 during day 78 night time would work for corals and Inhabitants

 

[Subconfish]

Out of curiosity, do you have a heater? I would double check to make sure the heater isn’t starting to fail if you have one.

Beyond that, I can’t recall seeing prior heat issues with Steve’s LEDs. Genuine question, as I’ve never used the kit, can the fans be installed upside down? Instead of pulling the heat out are they blowing the heat in

I thought this as well, I was reading on steves leds. Many videos state that ventilation holes opened is a must, due to proper heating and ventilation.
I also thought I install the fan upside-down, I checked that as well. Fans are correct. I have one intake, 1 vertical fan and 1 exhaust fan running. Ideal situation

No heater. I'm on florida 78+ indoors


No heat

 

[Subconfish]

That (IMO) seems a bit high to maintain even for just 3 months a year. A lot of corals may not be able to tolerate that. I'm not personally familiar with Biocubes but, could you install a small drop in chiller?

I'm unable to install a chiller. As I am just maintaining my friends fish tank. I definitely would lower the room temp if it was mines haha

 

[Reefing102]

Generally 85 long term is not going to be good for corals and inverts. A short term solution could be to freeze water bottles and then float them in the tank to cool the water and replace as they thaw while keeping an eye on the temp.

Not sure if any long term solution. Theres not much out there that reports that issue that I can find.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Sounds like you need new lighting.

 

[oreo57]

I have a Biocube 16, that I replaced with Steve's Led. (More trouble than I would like)
Temperature went from 79 to 85. I changed the fans out for 2 stronger fans and cut vents accordingly. I added a 3rd fan to cool it even further, so far the Temperature only went down about 1-1.5 degrees. So currently the Temperature fluctuates at 84-85.

I'm not able to cool the surrounding area, as it is summer in Florida and the tank is upstairs and cannot be moved.


Tank age: 2 months
Tank: Biocube 16
Temp: 84 - 85
Upgraded:
Light: Steve's Led
Time: 10 hours day, 90 min ramp, moon light at night
Strength: 30% per recommend
Pump: SICCE Syncra 251
Powerhead: Hydor 425

Inhabitants:
2 clowns
1 green mushroom
2 nassarius snails
2 asterea snails
2 bee snails
1 scarlet hermit



I have been watching the mushroom and snails, they all are moving and thriving fine without any issues, mushroom has been opened up in the last week compared to putting it in initially (3weeks)

Can I keep a tank at 84 - 85? Temp will drop as weather cools down.
Also, am I able to get any other corals if Temp stays like this for 3 months annually? Or will I have to test each coral.

Help - Biocube 16 temp always going over 80

Hi guys, I've been coming home from work and seeing my tank temp at over 80. To remedy situation i always have to put ice packs. Other than taking off the hood, anybody else manage to solve the problem? My room temp is 70F.

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