[Mamabear]

My temp is hanging out at 75-76 range. This concerns me as summer hasn't even hit here. Yes, my house is a/c'd but in the worst of it, it does climb up to 80 in here.

Am I going to have to get a chiller?

 

[ravensgate]

Depends on the shrimp. Neos will be fine others may not.

 

[jrill]

What temp are u aiming for and why?

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[houbanna]

How to cool an aquarium 10 DEGREES! for under $20 DIY - YouTube

Not sure ur setup but maybe this will help cool u down

 

[Mamabear]

I was aiming for 70-72. Thinking about Carbon Rillis? Or something similar. Maybe I should try a couple computer fans first?

 

[ravensgate]

They are neos they should be fine. I keep mine at 78-80. CRS, oebt, Taiwans I keep at 68-72. Computer fans or clip on fans work well but you will be topping off daily, be sure to use pure RO to top off though or your Params will shift.

 

[Whiskey]

I have a fan over mine which helps a great deal, but I may be in the same boat come summer. I've never tried to maintain a temp as low as 74 before.

Whiskey

 

[Whiskey]

P.S.

If you do use computer fans make sure to topoff with RO or Distilled water - the increased evaporation would make TDS creep extreme if you just use tap.

Whiskey

 

[bostoneric]

clip on fans, but like others have said it will evap a lot faster.

 

[Mamabear]

Thanks folks

 

[oblongshrimp]

What is making your temp that warm? I assume you aren't keeping your house that temp are you? Are your lights adding extra heat to the tank? Do you have a glass top that is trapping heat from the lights?

 

[Mamabear]

What is making your temp that warm? I assume you aren't keeping your house that temp are you? Are your lights adding extra heat to the tank? Do you have a glass top that is trapping heat from the lights?

Probably the glass top. I have small kids and I have it shut.