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October 29th, 2006, 01:44 PM
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High Temp.
Is there a DIY chiller to cool down the water? My water in tank runs between
75 and 85 f. I only have a 20g tank. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 Gallon Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Reef 
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October 29th, 2006, 05:54 PM
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Re: High Temp.
Need to know why you have a ten degree swing in temperture. If it is from your lights you can mount a small cooling fan to blow across top of tank when lights are on. This should keep temperture constant when lights are on.If you have a power head on it might be causing to much heat and might have to go to a smaller one.
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george Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 gallon bow reef 55 gallon trigger tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: hunt fish under water metal detecting
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October 29th, 2006, 07:16 PM
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Re: High Temp.
i used to have this happen to my tank. i just unplug my heater and i got a 77-79 deg temp.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gal aga reef and 6 yr old 29 gal fresh converted into reef(softies/anemone tank) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie
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October 29th, 2006, 08:25 PM
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Re: High Temp.
I have both light and powerhead I have not seen the light on for the heater so not even sure if it still works it is about 10+ months old but less then a year. Not sure what it is. I live in south Fl so it stays warm here.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 Gallon Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Reef
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October 30th, 2006, 01:42 AM
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Re: High Temp.
There are chillers just comming out that are designed for smaller units. Browse the following at least: Marine depot, Dr.s Foster & Smith, Premium Aquatics, That fish place, hope this helps.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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October 31st, 2006, 05:10 PM
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Re: High Temp.
DIY Chiller Thermo. A diy chiller. I have seen this work. Otherwise jhnrb's stores list will do fine. Hope this helps.
Tony Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55g reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 10yrs fresh 1yr salt Other Intrests: Fishtanks, playin guitar, and cpu games
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October 31st, 2006, 11:30 PM
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Re: High Temp.
The site yhat animalwhisper gave did give me an idea or two will have to keep everyone posted.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 Gallon Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Reef
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November 3rd, 2006, 06:30 PM
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Re: High Temp.
 To kimoy I did unplug my heater and took it out the water is now staying under 80 THANKS !!!!! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20 Gallon Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Reef
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November 4th, 2006, 05:34 AM
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Re: High Temp.
glad to help.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gal aga reef and 6 yr old 29 gal fresh converted into reef(softies/anemone tank) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: newbie
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