high heat

[jus1975]

Is there any way other than a chiller to lower the temp in my tank. I have an Aquapod 24 and the temp is at 85F. I dont want to buy an expensive chiller. I have been disappointed with the tank. I thought these tanks had everything needed but it seems you have to buy a ton more stuff to get it to function properly.

[sinful]

what do you keep your house temp at?

[gas4544]

Welcome to ReefCentral!

What is your lighting? How low does the temperature drop with the lights off?

Gary

[jus1975]

Just the lights that came with it. I think they are T5's. The temps doesn't seem to come down with the lights off. I thought it was the pump, so for the high temps and more flow, I switched the stock pump for a MJ1200. The temps did not come down. The temp was around 79-80 during the summer b/c of the A/C. Now with the heat set around 74-75F the temp is at 85 in the tank. Some one recommended a ICA chiller. How much are they and where can I find one. How can I use a chiller with the stock hood. What are some other ways to lower the temp?

[gas4544]

Make sure that your thrmometer is accurate. It may be that it is just reading too high.

[xenon]

It's amazing how quickly a simple fan can drop temps.

Are you using a digital thermometer?

[jus1975]

I have a digital thermometer. What kind of fans are you talking about?

[cthedaytrader]

Fans work great for me, I have one of those array fans on the back of the tank and even with my MH my tank barely fluctuates.

Something like these

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=17884

[jus1975]

How can I mount that with the hood on. I thought I saw somewhere, where guys with the hood where mounting additional fans under the hood. Is that possible.

[cthedaytrader]

you should check nano customs and see what they have, I know they have different fan kits.

[jdallred]

I would go with adding an extra fan into the hood. The 24AP only comes with one fan but does have another slot for a second fan. I don’t know that much about the 24 but I have the 12AP and it also comes with the extra slot for a second fan as well as an extra plug for the second fan. I would assume the 24 also has the extra plug. I did a quick search and found the following threads that show the second slot and have some info on adding a second fan.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1455641&highlight=aquapod+and+fan
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1448828&highlight=aquapod+and+fan
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1155645&highlight=aquapod+and+fan
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1114780&highlight=aquapod+and+fan

[jus1975]

Mine came with two fans. Should I replace these. I have already replaced the stock pump with a MJ 1200. That didn't help with heat. How did you guys adapt the MJ outlet with the tubing going to the outlet on the tank. I think I'm restricting the pump.

[HappySkittles]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13487473#post13487473 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cthedaytrader
Fans work great for me, I have one of those array fans on the back of the tank and even with my MH my tank barely fluctuates.

Something like these

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=17884

i have those
works GREAT
my tank never goes above 78 and at night the coldest its been getting is 76

[jus1975]

How do you have them mounted? I have the hood on my tank.

[HappySkittles]

i have an acrylic lid and i cut two slits into it so the lid could be put on and the fan can still sit on the rim

you have a pic of your hood/lid

[gordon2726]

I would suggest using a MJ900 (8.5w/230gph) instead of MJ1200 (20w/295gph). That's should cool the tank down a bit. If you want more flow, add a Koralia nano (3.5w/240gph). Also, consider removing the stock hood and use a 20" sunpod 70W MH. This way, you have more light and NO chiller.

[nate82]

for temporary cool downs you can put ice in a ziplock and put it in the back chamber... i'm not familiar with the all in ones so can't help with the permanent solution

[jus1975]

I have a Koralia now. I'll try the MJ900. But the Sunpod is out of the question. Beyond budget.

[WHiteout]

im running my 10 gallon with no hood, and i have T5's. right now i have temp swings from 74 to 77F and i just throw a fan on it for 5 minutes. it brings the temp down and i don't have to worry about it at all.

Im ordering these next week when i get a paycheck for them. to solve the problem of having something that looks like an industrial fan next to my tank : )

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...fm?pcatid=17884

[gas4544]

Did you verify that your digital thermometer is accurate?

[WHiteout]

i did : )

[jus1975]

I'll do that in the morning.

[lilmonster]

I have a couple small water bottles in the freezer for emergencies, just in case I have an overheating problem.
And it's RODI water in the bottles if they leak.

[gordon2726]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13497288#post13497288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jus1975
I have a Koralia now. I'll try the MJ900. But the Sunpod is out of the question. Beyond budget.

What are you running in your back chamber? If you don't have a skimmer in the back and just running carbon, I would even suggest getting a even smaller pump then a MJ900 back there. Lesser the watt in water the less heat you'll have.

[jus1975]

Chemipure and another phosphate remover, filter floss and one of the stock sponges.