MH and Heat - turning my tank into soup cooking pot?

[andsoitgoes]

Hmm - that might be an idea. What PHs do you have? I wonder if maybe getting a few lower-power PHs would help, and again - once sump, then I have a spot for my UV and the powerhead for that..

Thanks!

[Chad]

My tank stays at around 80 - 82 with a dual stage Ranco temp controller, in a blistering hot summer such as the last. All I have is 1x 10in ( I believe) clip on fan that points right down on the tank. I lose about 1/2in of water a day in my 50gal which has dual 250w MH's over it.. The lights are probably a good 14in off the top of the tank mabe a bit more.

Needless to say, if the lights were much closer it would cook easier. I'd suggest like some others have said, raise the lights. Sounds like your hood is not enclosed, so no need to vent that. but blowing some air across the water will help.. Might want a de-humidifier tho

[fkshiu]

Originally Posted by andsoitgoes

Hmm - that might be an idea. What PHs do you have? I wonder if maybe getting a few lower-power PHs would help, and again - once sump, then I have a spot for my UV and the powerhead for that..

Thanks!

One MJ900 and one MJ1200 in a softies/LPS tank.