[AquaticLife] Turning the heat DOWN
I was just about to ask this question and I have to say, YIKES, those chillers are pricy!!
-Lana
2008/4/27 Sam Palermo :
> Hi Noura, > > There are ways to keep your tank cooler > They are know as Chillers. They are regulated by > a thermostat. I have also tried in my 55 gallon tanks to use > Peltier effect devices mounted on two heat sinks- one smaller > one in the water and the other in the air with a fan on it. > This lowered the temp about a few degrees but was the source of > heat as well in the basement. > The Chiller is the best way to go as well as using a sheet insulation > on all sides of the tank except the front. Also take the lighting fixture > up off the surface of the hood a few inches in summer will help from > adding > any heat in. See below- > http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=3578+4900 > > Best regards, > > Sam Palermo, Chief Engineer > Skywave Broadcast Engineering, Chicago > (708)334-2260 > Past Teac/Tascam Service Technician still doing repairs >
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