so new im not really here yet.....

im new to the forum here and to the hobby. I discovered this website about a week ago and have been stuck on it almost every free moment i've had. i've had a 37gal. set up since 10/07 and i just witched it to a 55gal. it has been fine all winter but now that summer is on its way and im in S. Carolina it get kinda warm and i dont have and cant stand a/c. im going to put 4 54w t-5ho light on int in a few weeks when they get here. my question is am i going to have alot of trouble with my temp. and if so what are all my options? any advise would be great!

 

You may if you have the tank infront of a window'
But i would keep an eye on the temp in the tank, summers can get awefully hot there.

If need be' you can make a cheap chiller for your tank water by useing a dorm room freezer' , real simple for a tank of that size you have.

 

thanks for the info. i might have to build a chiller, but it isnt close to a window i tryed to place it out of direct sunlight, i dont know why, instinct i guess lol

 

Salutations and Welcome.

Glad you found way here.

Just couple of hours ago got email notice from DFS (Drs Foster & Smith) that they were having big sale on chillers.

If you need one, looks to be some big savings there.

Personally, the price of a chiller will pay for allot electricity for my living room AC. That way I get to enjoy the cool also on those few days we may need it here in PNW. (actually is snowing quite heavily outside right now as posting this) - this is supposed to be spring!!!

Anyway...check out DFS.

Keep us posted on what you decide.


Good Luck!
;D

 

Using fans also work good. Have one blowing across the top of the tank facing the water and another one blowing directly at the water in the sump/refug tank.

 

Actually, The temp in my tank reached 85.6 today. I don't know what it hurt, but I got it down as quick as i could. Thats what made me start thinking about it. i think the cause today was the thermostat on a heater hanging up........

 

Like Luna said fans work and I also have a bottle of water that I keep in the freezer just in case the temps get too high.. I drop it in when my tank hits 80-81 and it drops it down to 78 by the time it melts. I don't open it, just drop it in.

 

Now that is efficiency! Cuttingras...

Genius idea, which it's kinda a no brainer but who would think of it.

We all have looked at Chillers and may only need the a couple days a year.

Cheap and it works!!! except for the days your not at home....

 

welcome to 3reef