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alkataz
07/23/2007, 04:31 PM
My 180 has a glass top and so does my 55 they are both equipped with chillers so heat was never an issue. My friend however wants to get a 150 and we are just brainstorming some ideas. We stumbled on the idea of not running a chiller at first because she would rather use the money on a good skimmer and lights and is kind of on a budget.
The tank will run a metal halide, T5 combo for lighting with the lights about 6 -8 inches from the water. She is worried about heat so is considering running the tank topless. However, she is worried about water damage and salt creep on walls and furniture and stuff. I have no experience with topless tank and evap issues so I am asking for experiences.
theatrus
07/23/2007, 05:10 PM
Never had a problem with that, though it is drier in CA than in NY. Assuming normal ventilation of a house or air conditioning (not closed tight 24/7/365), I doubt the added evaporation will cause a problem with a tank that small.
seapug
07/23/2007, 05:32 PM
yeah, salt creep is only caused by splashing water that dries on a surface. Salt doesn't "evaporate" and appear elsewhere in a room.
karlmarx
07/23/2007, 05:57 PM
If you get salt spray from bubbles or flow you will find salt on your walls and just about everything else. When I use HOB equipment I get salt spray on the walls sometimes, especially in the sump area.
mr_o98
07/23/2007, 05:59 PM
You will not get salt on the walls, furniture,etc unless it splashed onto those objects. You may get salt creep on the tank stand but that's about it.
alkataz
07/24/2007, 06:35 AM
Well I understand only nearby objects that might get splashed will be subject to salt creep, but the major concern was water damage really. She has some antique furniture in her living room where the tank will be and was worried about condensation or whatever.
kuoka
07/24/2007, 11:40 AM
It shouldn't be a problem. I had a topless tank for a long time and had no problems - just wipe off any spillage or splash. (obviously you don't want the powerheads positioned such that it's causing splashing). The only thing to consider is the smell and humidity but if you keep the windows open and have good circulation, that's not a problem either.
ahullsb
07/24/2007, 03:46 PM
I haven't had any problems with humidity after taking my lids off. I can't imagine that there would be enough evaporation etc. to make a noticeable difference in the room. I think she would be uncomfortable with the humidity before it ever affected the furniture.
on3ofak1nd
07/24/2007, 03:50 PM
I agree with others statements, I run my tank topless and get a good amount of evap... The room stays quite comfortable. I should point out that I do also run an airconditioner in the same room, both for the sake of the tank and my own personal comfort! Either way I don't think it'll be an issue, you could always get a dehumidifier if you're really worried.
alkataz
07/27/2007, 07:22 AM
Thanks for all the replies. It is good to hear that this should not be a problem.
chris31
07/27/2007, 09:31 AM
i live in NY and ive never had a problem with the temp going to high and i dont have a chillier is a chillier really something i should get
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