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Old 07-02-2013, 06:26 AM
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Default Hardest time of year for the nano

This time of year sucks to own a nano (unless u have a chiller). All though I do have a fan blowing across the water this temp still climbs up to 82, and i go through ro water like crazy. I need to invest in an air conditioner lol
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Old 07-02-2013, 11:20 AM
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I know the feeling!I've got a 5g with at home(no AC)that hit 86yesterday.Had to use RO ice cubes for top offs(luckily I was home),todays going to be hotter so into the basement it goes!
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Old 07-02-2013, 11:34 AM
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There is a nano chiller available out of the US that has gotten excellent reviews not sure of shipping costs though

http://www.marinedepot.com/CoolWorks...FICHMC-vi.html
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Old 07-02-2013, 11:56 AM
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Just put regular ice cubes in a ziplock bag and float it. Don't need to use ro ice cubes
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Old 07-02-2013, 12:20 PM
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Just put regular ice cubes in a ziplock bag and float it. Don't need to use ro ice cubes
True,just thought I'd kill two birds
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Old 07-02-2013, 02:26 PM
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AC for the aquarium and for me here. I cannot survive in the heat so the AC was a must.

My aquarium water never really fluctuate.
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Old 07-02-2013, 04:00 PM
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Yup.


This is the season I fondly look back at my nano days and smile... Because I no longer have it.

82 was the norm for it through summer. Lost a few corals every summer when the temp spiked.

I would say at least, get yourself an auto top off. Will relieve one head ache.
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Old 07-02-2013, 04:02 PM
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Dropping ice cubes in is a waste. They melt fast. Use a sour cream container and freeze treated water. Add a small iceberg that will take some time to melt away.

The water bottle idea is prObably even better.
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