External pumps really add that much heat? - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

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10-28-2009, 03:17 AM

Myka

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Skimmers add quite a lot to evaporation too. I just hooked up my sump and skimmer, and I now have 2 degrees warmer, and just under 1 gallon per day evaporation. I have a Poseidon pump though, and they are notorious for adding heat since they are water-cooled, not fan cooled.

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