Temperature Problems

[AndyS]

Hiya

Im having a few problems with my tank overheating, its a 10 (uk, 12us) gallon tank with 2x 18w T5 bulbs mounted in the hood, iv got average temperatures of about 82/83 today, have had a desk fan pointing at the tank for an hour or two and has made no difference. Any idea's? its a sealed top so if i got cooling fans i wouldnt have anywhere to mount them inside the hood, as there are already 2 PC fans in there now!

Andy

 

[AndyS]

Hiya

Im having a few problems with my tank overheating, its a 10 (uk, 12us) gallon tank with 2x 18w T5 bulbs mounted in the hood, iv got average temperatures of about 82/83 today, have had a desk fan pointing at the tank for an hour or two and has made no difference. Any idea's? its a sealed top so if i got cooling fans i wouldnt have anywhere to mount them inside the hood, as there are already 2 PC fans in there now!

Andy

Forget that, think i have a fix for now, have removed the "feeding hatch" to let air escape, and have the fan pointed at the tank once again, down to 81 now.

 

[CLOSSIE]

fast fix, put some icecubes in a plastic bag and float on the top of the tank..

 

[Danno]

Just a hint next time you have a over-heating problem. What I do is get some glad micro-ware (the plastic containers that are microwavable, they are really cheap, saves cash) and fill them with tank water. That way if they leak there is no harm. Keep 2 to 4 of them in your freezer.

 

[AndyS]

Cheers guys, never thought of that.

Temp is down to a safe 79/80 (what i keep it at usually anyway) have lowered my heaters temp and will run the desk fan with the lights as there are no probs during the night.

 

[steelhealr]

81-82 is fine. Stablility is more important. I run mine up to almost 83. SH