Jan 14, 2015 #1 H Hotfeet11 New Member View Badges Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I have a 30 gal. tank and the temp stays around 82*. Is this to hot and if so what's a good way to reduce the temp. My house stays at 74*.
I have a 30 gal. tank and the temp stays around 82*. Is this to hot and if so what's a good way to reduce the temp. My house stays at 74*.
Jan 14, 2015 #2 vic67 Well-Known Member View Badges Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 673 Reaction score 103 Location Naperville Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I think 82 is a little too warm. I've seen 72 -78 recommended; I run mine around 76. Do you have your heater(s) on a controller? You can use a fan to cool the temp down or a chiller.
I think 82 is a little too warm. I've seen 72 -78 recommended; I run mine around 76. Do you have your heater(s) on a controller? You can use a fan to cool the temp down or a chiller.
Jan 14, 2015 #3 OP OP H Hotfeet11 New Member View Badges Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 My heater is unplugged. Any recommendations on a chiller?
Jan 14, 2015 #4 vic67 Well-Known Member View Badges Joined May 19, 2013 Messages 673 Reaction score 103 Location Naperville Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sorry I don't have a recommendation for a chiller. A good temporary fix would be a fan blowing on the water's surface though.
Sorry I don't have a recommendation for a chiller. A good temporary fix would be a fan blowing on the water's surface though.
Jan 14, 2015 #5 OP OP H Hotfeet11 New Member View Badges Joined Jan 14, 2015 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Ok I'll try that. Thanks
Jan 14, 2015 #6 surfnsalt Well-Known Member View Badges Joined Oct 26, 2014 Messages 567 Reaction score 310 Location Jersey shore Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Is your tank near any heating vents or Windows or other heat sources? What state are u in? Any powerheads, pumps, etc that could be overheating?
Is your tank near any heating vents or Windows or other heat sources? What state are u in? Any powerheads, pumps, etc that could be overheating?
