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View Poll Results: Should I vent my stand? | |||
Yes, it's benificial. |
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35 | 79.55% |
No need... you noob. |
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4 | 9.09% |
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7 | 15.91% |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll |
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#1
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![]() I am in the middle of designing and fabricating the skin for the stand. I'm wondering if there is a benefit to placing a 120mm computer fan in the stand to vent the air.
Not running a refugium, so heat from lighting is not an issue. Will this create excess evaporation? Will it aid with raising the PH? All thoughts and comments welcome, as I am sure I have over-looked some things. |
#2
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![]() I voted Yes
IMHO, fresh air for you skimmer is a must for pH Plus, you don't really want stale air around your sump, do you ? Mold and such, or whatever, from all that moisture under your stand It may also help in warmer temps Just Do It ![]() |
#3
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![]() Definitely have your stand vented.
You don't necessary have to have a fan, but if you leave one side of the stand open if you can, like the back of it if it is against a wall for instance, it will greatly benefit your tank. ![]() |
#4
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![]() I vote no ! No to the fan, i would vote yes to leave the back opened up if possible.
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#5
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![]() Fully enclosed stand and canopy vented to outside with a variable speed fan keeps the windows of our house from dripping. Definite yes for me.
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![]() Big yes my top is sealed where the lights are with out fan led lights stop working. Not exactly what you asked but big yes to air below also.
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#7
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![]() Yes venting the stand is a good idea, I use a small fan in the sump area for drawing air into the stand for circulation and a small discharge fan above my AI lights as well.
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Hey! I never "LEFT" the hobby, just doing fresh water now. Which is still listed as part of Canreef if I'm not mistaken. ![]() |
#8
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![]() A fan will keep it dry and reduce salt creep. It'll also bring in frest air for the skimmer to use.
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![]() Reduce salt creep?! I'm all over that like a pig in ....., well you know! Thank you all for the info!
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#10
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![]() imo a computer fan would only work for a tiny space, a desk fan would be better.
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