Do I Need A Extractor Fan?

[kennygater]

hi i have my 350 juwel trigon in my bedroom with 150w mh and have noticed some mold on the cieling and my walls is this because of the water evaperation? so should i fit an extractor fan? thanks

 

[AliRichardson]

probably a good idea. mold on your walls can equal damp which can lead to rotting walls...

Not only is this a major dent in the value of your house but it also poses health risks! the damp can lead to pneumonia.

I would disinfect the walls and try to keep your room ventilated as MH lamps will heat the surface of your water and increase the evaporation rate.

a portable dehumidifier might be an idea


However this is just might initial thoughts! Hopefully these hardened fish keepers have better suggestions

 

[SkiFletch]

A fan wouldnt be a bad idea

 

[AliRichardson]

well a fan will certainly speed up evaporation if it blows across the surface of the tank (something we had to do last summer to keep the tank cool).

maybe treat the walls?