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Old November 10th, 2008, 04:44 AM
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I think I need to add some fans

To my canopy.
My water is now up to 84 degrees with my 6 T5 bulbs and enclosed canopy.
What kind of fans can i add? I figured i could install them in either side of the canopy if they are small enough. And hopefully quiet enough. Where would I find such a beast?
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Old November 10th, 2008, 05:55 AM
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

just some 80mm computer fans put on backwards so that they draw the hot air out and youll be good to go
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

Computer fans are what people usually use.
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

Wouldn't computer fans rust?
I got home today and my water was 87.6
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

no, they are made of plastic
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

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Wouldn't computer fans rust?
I got home today and my water was 87.6
You need to do something ASAP. Those kinds of temps can be fatal to the animals in your tank. Can you keep your canopy open? Use a cheap clip on fan from Walmart to just blow across the surface of water; just that will make a world of difference.
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You need to do something ASAP. Those kinds of temps can be fatal to the animals in your tank. Can you keep your canopy open? Use a cheap clip on fan from Walmart to just blow across the surface of water; just that will make a world of difference.
Ya, the canopy is currently open and temp is slowly dropping. I know, it freaked me out.
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Re: I think I need to add some fans

here is some fans. but i got mine from radioshack and just used a cheap cord and cut the end off and wired them up

http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/sh...ria=&searchCat=
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