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Old 07-23-2006, 12:34 AM
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Holding steady at 81* as I have a good fan cooling down the sump, I don't like the 2gl a day top off thing tho
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Old 07-23-2006, 01:10 AM
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With no one home, AC on, fan on sump, top proped open, My tank still hit 84.9. Since I am going on vacation for 9 days, i can't risk it. Finally broke down and bought a chiller. It will get to run for a week before I leave so hopefully i can iron out any potential problems, appears to be working good so far though.
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Old 07-23-2006, 01:51 AM
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Currently 29.9C with one MH light on. So I have just turned off all lights now. Room temperature is 30.5C using the same thermometer. I guess the evaporative cooling on my tank is making it cooler than room temperature by a bit.

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Old 07-23-2006, 02:47 AM
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I think the easiest solution for tanks without chillers and what not... just cut back your photoperiod. Turn the lights on in the AM , and off once it hits noon.. keep 'em off til later in the evening.. turn 'em back on again if need be. That's what I am doing.... 20g with 250w HQI in a bedroom and I am at 83-84... not too bad considering.
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Old 07-23-2006, 02:52 AM
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Except for the fact that it is barely getting under 20C at night here. I wake up in the morning and the tank is still 83F, because the house doesnt even have a chance to cool down. How do you cool down a tank colder then the air?

Global warming i tell you... Gotta get central A/C by for next summer!
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