80° temp

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

So since my tank has been running it's been at 80°. I leave my cabinet open at night to cool off. But I'm trying to figure out how to drop the temp to 78° I have a jebao DC return pump. 2 aqua mars lights. reef octopus 110int . And my heater is at 74°. I have mp40wqd. I've tried everything. A fan etc. Help please it's not a emergency because everything on my tank is fine. But I wanna start actual corals now.

Flippers4pups · Apr 12, 2019

What temps do you keep your house at?

How are you measuring temperature?

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
What temps do you keep your house at?

How are you measuring temperature?

I've used 3 different types. My tds has a temp on it. 2 thermometer

iron_mike_gt · Apr 12, 2019

Does it max out at 80, or does it go higher during the day w/ lights on? Easiest / safest way is to buy a chiller. If you can relocate your pumps external (skimmer, return, etc.) that will help reduce temp as well (but increase risk of water/flood in the house)

Flippers4pups · Apr 12, 2019

Do you have a glass top?

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
Do you have a glass top?

Yeah I do. Is that why I have a eel so it's very snug

Flippers4pups · Apr 12, 2019

mandi29221 said:
Yeah I do. Is that why I have a eel so it's very snug

Okay, that's probably the biggest reason why your tank is retaining heat.

Is the led fixture setting close to the glass top?

Your DC pump shouldn't produce much of any heat, as would you skimmer pump or MP40. Those just don't generate any heat.

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
Okay, that's probably the biggest reason why your tank is retaining heat.

Is the led fixture setting close to the glass top?

Your DC pump shouldn't produce much of any heat, as would you skimmer pump or MP40. Those just don't generate any heat.

Its 14inches off.

Billldg · Apr 12, 2019

Agree with @Flippers4pups , the top is probably the biggest reason. Can you install mesh tops, that way you can remove some heat thru evaporation. Then, if needed, you could install some axial fan motors to promote more evaporation.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 12, 2019

nothing wrong with an 80 degree tank for coral. corals live in very tropical waters that are normally 80 degrees and up.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 12, 2019

if you really want your tank to be cooler, drop your ac a degree or two and get a mesh top but I don't see a problem...

saintsreturn · Apr 12, 2019

as others stated, recommend switching to a screen top. That said, i run 80 most of the day and have for years.

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
Okay, that's probably the biggest reason why your tank is retaining heat.

Is the led fixture setting close to the glass top?

Your DC pump shouldn't produce much of any heat, as would you skimmer pump or MP40. Those just don't generate any heat.

So I looked into the DIY screen top on bulk reef supply. I have a issue I have hang on over flow and a return pipe....

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Billldg said:
Agree with @Flippers4pups , the top is probably the biggest reason. Can you install mesh tops, that way you can remove some heat thru evaporation. Then, if needed, you could install some axial fan motors to promote more evaporation.

The one I saw wouldnt fit because of my hang on overflow and return pipe

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
nothing wrong with an 80 degree tank for coral. corals live in very tropical waters that are normally 80 degrees and up.

Really. Okay I feel as little bit better now.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 12, 2019

mandi29221 said:
Really. Okay I feel as little bit better now.

you could also have octo lids or clearview lids make you a lid to go around your overflow box. they look nice and would be around $150 for your tank

MrObscura · Apr 12, 2019

80s fine

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
you could also have octo lids or clearview lids make you a lid to go around your overflow box. they look nice and would be around $150 for your tank

I messaged clearview lids thank you

Flippers4pups · Apr 12, 2019

mandi29221 said:
The one I saw wouldnt fit because of my hang on overflow and return pipe

I've done numerous DIY screen tops over the years, Including for my QT tanks. You can definitely do some for your tank, even with hang on equipment.

Back to the temp. Yes, 80 degrees isn't bad, though most of us prefer 78 degrees for a coral tank. Ambient temperature in your house also dictates how well your tank manages and regulates temp. So, this could be a issue during the summer months ahead of us here in the US. Glass tops definitely hold temp in.

Blowing air at the tank, sump helps.

mandi29221 · Apr 12, 2019

Flippers4pups said:
I've done numerous DIY screen tops over the years, Including for my QT tanks. You can definitely do some for your tank, even with hang on equipment.

Back to the temp. Yes, 80 degrees isn't bad, though most of us prefer 78 degrees for a coral tank. Ambient temperature in your house also dictates how well your tank manages and regulates temp. So, this could be a issue during the summer months ahead of us here in the US. Glass tops definitely hold temp in.

Blowing air at the tank, sump helps.

We keep our house at 70. But in the summer it does not stay at 70. Sometimes even with the ac at a constant running my house can reach 90°. So I'm trying to get this under control