Fan Cooling Display Tank

Electrobes · Jan 15, 2015

I need to fan cool my display tank, and considered the 6-Fan Aquatek Chillmaster. But looking at the specs, it only does about 45 CFM (That's only about 7 CFM per fan!)

I think, surely, that I could build something like this using better fans. I have to make it pretty, because it goes on my display.

Has anyone made anything like this?

Any recommendations for fans? I was hoping to achieve about 60 CFM, and I'd even consider using one fan alone, but fully expect to need more than that.

Thanks!

heathd.hd · Jan 15, 2015

Pretty sure Todd TJ's Reef just put some fans on his display might have some ideas.

redfishbluefish · Jan 15, 2015

It's not pretty (because it wasn't seen), but here's what I had on my tank when I ran T5's

Made from scrap 1/2 plexiglass that I had. The fans came from old computers I had. The only thing I needed to buy were the stainless steal bolts and the electrical connecter to connect to the power supply that I also had in my scrap pile of stuff I had.

Here it is on the light fixture.

TJ's Reef · Jan 15, 2015

Christian in what configuration would you or do you want the fan ? Are you thinking as a cooling for the tank itself or for a light fixture or Sump/equipment ?

I have large and very quiet 200 mm fans on top of my canopy/LED array lid that have a potential of 110 cfm each. I also have a APEX ran 90 mm fan on back base of stand to blow air past my PanWorld return pump when system temp reaches 80*. Look at newegg.com for great options and pricing on fans and if noise is an issue at all do not go above 17-19 dba if not a big deal stay below 22-24. My 200 mm fans are only 19 dba at full power and I only run them at approx 50%, the 90 mm fan is only 12 or 13 dba.

Canopy lid 200 mm on 3-speed switches

The return pump fan tucked behind and before hookup

Cheers, Todd

Electrobes · Jan 15, 2015

I'm looking at cooling the tank itself. I have a rimless 100G Half Cylinder, with a hanging T5 fixture, which had upgraded fans I modded in.

I'm considering using two of these, angled slightly over the water, from the tank's back rim: SilenX EFX-08-15 Case Fan - Newegg.com

I have removable magnetic panels on my stand, so adding fans inside it is a no go. I like the Aquatek Chillmaster's form factor, but I just think the fans specs are terrible.