Lighting Temperature

[dave00gt]

I have a 48 inch 260 watts of powercompact lighting in my 55 gallon, should i worry about the temperature on my aquarium.?

it sits about 6 inches off the water.

thanks!

[Reefland]

Do you have any fans? You will only know if you have a temperature problem by running the lights and monitoring the temperature.

[dave00gt]

Do you have any fans? You will only know if you have a temperature problem by running the lights and monitoring the temperature.

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i dont think i have any fans yet, but i will invest in a thermometer tonight and bring it home with me to start testing.

i guess thats the only way to tell, i though maybe it was a for sure thing.

thanks, ill find out .;)

[Reefland]

You should always keep a close eye on your temperature so I am glad to hear you are getting a thermometer.

[dave00gt]

yes ,i finally got one,and it seems it does increase the temperature, so what did i had spare glass cover that i wasnt using and added on top to abosorb some heat. now it is a constant 81-82 degress in temp is that good

[charlie]

Can you try raising the lites. The glass underneath the lites will get dirty, and IMO, you'll spend more time cleaning it off than you are good for.

[dave00gt]

Can you try raising the lites. The glass underneath the lites will get dirty, and IMO, you'll spend more time cleaning it off than you are good for.

i dont think those are the leg mounts that can be raised, i know that glass cover will get dirty but i guess i will clean it every 2-3 days. so some light will shine thru.

[Reefland]

The covered top also reduces the gas exchange that needs to occur at the surface, I would remove the glass. What is the temperature swings that you were experiencing without the glass?

[dave00gt]

The covered top also reduces the gas exchange that needs to occur at the surface, I would remove the glass. What is the temperature swings that you were experiencing without the glass?

uh oh! the top covers approximately 65% of the whole top.

well at most i saw the temp go as high as 82 degrees
with the top it is at around 79-80 degress

but that was a testing of a couple of hours.

[dave00gt]

i think i am going to invest in some fans for sure and take off the glass top.

but thanks on the heads up

probably like some over hang fans, anybody got ideas on which ones.

[Reefland]

I don't think the temp rising to 82 is that big of a problem, wouldn't want it going much more than that. If you need to use some fans, any small desk fan will work out fine.

[charlie]

i think i am going to invest in some fans for sure and take off the glass top.

but thanks on the heads up

probably like some over hang fans, anybody got ideas on which ones.

I picked up a couple of clip on fans at Target last year for less than 10 bucks each. I have them on my sump when the halides are on. HTH

[dave00gt]

I picked up a couple of clip on fans at Target last year for less than 10 bucks each. I have them on my sump when the halides are on. HTH

clip on fans eh!.. ill check those out since i have a Target close to me

thanks!

[CRJDriver]

The covered top also reduces the gas exchange that needs to occur at the surface, I would remove the glass. What is the temperature swings that you were experiencing without the glass?

The glass helps prevent evaporation...is evaportaion of less concern versus the gas exchange?

[dave00gt]

The glass helps prevent evaporation...is evaportaion of less concern versus the gas exchange?

this is a good question..

[BubbaWPB]

Evaporation is easily dealt with by adding water. Lack of gas exchange causes serious problems - buildup of carbon dioxide causes the pH to fall, and low oxygen levels can cause death of most reef inhabitants... Evaporation is much less of a concern here IMHO, and helps cool the tank.

[CRJDriver]

Evaporation is easily dealt with by adding water. Lack of gas exchange causes serious problems - buildup of carbon dioxide causes the pH to fall, and low oxygen levels can cause death of most reef inhabitants... Evaporation is much less of a concern here IMHO, and helps cool the tank.

I'll assume this is the same for a fish only tank?

[charlie]

I'll assume this is the same for a fish only tank?

Yes, you are correct!!