i was thinking a fan for my tank

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  1. cnunez3024

    cnunez3024 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Would this lower the tempature in my tank when the light is on? I was thinking of getting a portable fan and pointing it straight accross the top of the tank ? do you think this will lower tempature of the tank while the lamp is on my temp peaked to 84 today after 8 hours of non stop use :-( im hoping a 10 dollar fan would make a big difference
     
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    yip. just be sure to not let it sit too long on after lights out ;)
     
    Peredhil, Mar 17, 2009
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  3. Zzippper

    Zzippper Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Yes - a fan wil definitely help lower the temperature through evaporation. If you don't already have an auto-top-off unit - this would be a good time to invest in one. In the mean time, check your water level daily and manually top off as your evaporation will increase while using a fan.

    Z
     
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  4. cnunez3024

    cnunez3024 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    yeah im on top of this tank 24 /7 lol thats why im scared since 84 is real hott for everything in my tank :-( ima go buy a fan now lol
     
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