temperature fluctuations

[xmenx2dad]

:strooper: :eek2: Hey everyone, need some help. On my new tank i have 3x175 halides with 2 t-5 actinics. Now that it is getting warmer out, i am already starting to have issues with the tank temp fluctuating. Any suggestions on how to keep the temp more regulated? Was thinking a chiller but that is pricey. Maybe switching out the halides and having all t-5? thanks for the help

 

[WHiteout]

that could work, or you could get some type of cooling fan that will help skim the surface of the water and turn on. You could probably time it with a timer, or even get something like a temp controller that would do the same thing..

 

[Dangerous Ace]

Hey X,

Usually I recommend getting a cheap clip-on fan from Walmart or Target 1st. Clip it to the back of the tank and have it blow across the surface of the water. That can usually drop the temp a couple of degrees right off the bat. Watch for extra evaporation though. That worked over my 75 with 2 250W Halides for awhile. Once I added VHO's though it wasn't enough and I had to get a chiller. Give it a try. If it doesn't work your only out 10 bucks.

Brian

 

[MileHighFish]

I would also run a fan over your sump, but your evaporation is going to go up..

 

[sgallant04]

I have a much smaller setup then yours w/ MH lights. I had the same issues last summer above 80 and to much evap for my taste. I bought a smaller chiller that also controllers the heater ckt. I love it! 78~80 ALWAYS. It was a bit pricey but it gives me quite a bit of security in both salinity and temperature.

good luck

 

[sgallant04]

I have a much smaller setup then yours w/ MH lights. I had the same issues last summer above 80 and to much evap for my taste. I bought a smaller chiller that also controllers the heater ckt. I love it! 78~80 ALWAYS. It was a bit pricey but it gives me quite a bit of security in both salinity and temperature.

good luck