Heat is becoming a big problem!!

[dcallen]

Hi everyone,

 

I have just recently setup a 10 gallon nano-reef system it's got the Eclipse canopy which looking back was definitely not the best way to go as I have restrictions with it. Having said that I'm having problems with heat, it's getting to around 82 degrees in the tank which in my mind is a bit too high. I would like it at no more than 80 degrees and preferably at 78-79 degrees. Does anyone know of an easy low cost way to regulate the heat for this type of system? Thanks for any input.

 

Tank Specs:

 

10 gallon all glass w/Eclipse 2 light canopy one actinic and one day time bulb. 30 watts total output.

 

Approx 20lbs. of Aragonite substrate

 

Approx. 20lbs. of Live Rock

 

1 Mini-Jet power head

 

1 50 watt heater

 

 

 

Livestock:

 

1 Six Line Wrasse

6 Snails

 

Coral:

 

1 Yelllow Star Polyp

1 Small Xenia

[c_k_kuehne]

I don't see 82 degrees as being a problem as long as it's a stable 82.

 

I keep my main reef at 82 on purpose. It's just easier to maintain a stable 82 then it is to try and get it down to 80 and keep it that low.

 

Biggest problems w/ heat are flucuations and temps 85-86 and above.

 

But to answer your question --- Some people find leaving the lid slightly cracked open helps.

 

Installing a small muffin fan blowing into the hood would most likely solve your problem.

[Raise]

i second the fan idea.