Heat problems

[Thomas Weber]

I have a 75 gal saltwater tank that I want to put coral in. However, the temperature is a steady 82 degrees. I’ve tried a few methods from the internet, but ice blocks and reducing lighting hours doesn’t make any difference in the temperature. Any new ideas that could help?

 

[PerplexyHexy]

FANS!!!!!

 

[ScottB]

One 6 inch fan clamped to my 110G display is worth -2f. Even more when lights (8 X 80 T5) are off.

On the downside, my ATO is constantly running.

 

[Mark3]

I agree fans, should drop it about 2ﾟ
Put a couple 4" cabinet fans in

 

[Silver14SS]

What are you using to measure the temperature? I'd make sure it's accurate before taking corrective action. Interesting thoughts on temperature:

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[Mjrenz]

Good advice above but I have another question; do you have a glass top on the tank?

 

[Thomas Weber]

Good advice above but I have another question; do you have a glass top on the tank?

No, it is open air

 

[Mjrenz]

No, it is open air

That's good, is the room temp high? Like others have already posted, a fan would probably help

 

[brawthy]

You could try a chiller - where do you live? Do you have a.c.? Are you running your a.c?

Try to agitate the surface of the water - you can play with power head positioning (do not sacrifice good flow throughout the tank though - get another powerhead if you need to). Add some fans and test with a few thermometers.