cenzo Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 When my 13watt light is on for my 3 gal the te,p is 83 to 84 but when its off it runs 75 to 76 is this bad, should I try to keep it at 84 with a heater? Link to comment
Salim Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 yep bad. Try and keep it around 80ish with a heater and a fan. Salim Link to comment
cenzo Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 Maybe I have the light on for two long whats the best 6 hours? Link to comment
Kendra Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 I've heard anywhere from 10-14 hrs. 6 is probably too few. I feel your pain- I too have a new aquarium that insists on staying from 80-83 degrees. I have new lights coming- I'm going to see if a remote balast helps, but if not I too will go the fan route. Good luck, Kendra Link to comment
Caesar Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 I would keep your lights on from 8 to 10 hours, anymore and you might see some algae growth Link to comment
ross76053 Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 You've got WAY too much of a temp swing as is, and 84's too hot. Can you install a fan or chiller ($$)? I'm amazed that a 13W light can heat up yer tank so much... Link to comment
HuBu Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Originally posted by ross76053 You've got WAY too much of a temp swing as is, and 84's too hot. Can you install a fan or chiller ($$)? I'm amazed that a 13W light can heat up yer tank so much... that bulb must be in the water or something. get some fans. i keep my lights on for a period of 12 hrs. Link to comment
LiQuiD Posted December 26, 2002 Share Posted December 26, 2002 What kind of light/bulb is it? I have 2 13 watts over a 2.5 gallon and it rarely goes over 81 degrees. I would say absolutely get a heater right away to keep the temp somewhat consistant and would also agree that the water is a bit hot. The lights should be on an average of 12 hours give or take an hour. I don't mean to sound mean, but you had better do alot more research on this hobby before you buy anymore livestock. 10 degree swings are very bad and wondering if barely lighting the tank to keep the temp down??? , well again, do some more research before you have a disaster on your hands. Link to comment
cenzo Posted December 26, 2002 Author Share Posted December 26, 2002 it's a 13 watt power compact Link to comment
LiQuiD Posted December 26, 2002 Share Posted December 26, 2002 I would hope it was. Just read alot more and get yourself a heater right away. The livestock will survive the 83 degrees but the 10 degree dip, thats not very good. Link to comment
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