Leon71 First Saltwater

[kien]

Originally Posted by Leon71

Damn Kien, that was fast. I could add a fan pretty easy. One vent to intake and one to exhaust.

I would definitely recommend running fans in the canopy. You'll gain a lot of benefit from them. It will get very hot and humid in that canopy. The vents alone will help exhaust the air in the canopy but if you can force the air out that would be much better. It'll help keep your tank cool as well as your lights cooler which will prolong their life.

What you suggested is a good start. One fan in one out. Although, I have seen quite a few canopies with several vents for intake and exhaust so don't be surprised if it comes to that down the road once your tank is up and running :-)

[kien]

PS, that stand and canopy looks sweet!

[Aquattro]

Oh, now you're here. That Kien is fast!! Ya, fans, good.

[Leon71]

So now that fans are recommended, I am trying to decide whether to just cut a large 2" x 36" slot in the very top of the canopy. One near the front and one near the back. The top of canopy will be at 6'-5" so you won't see the top anyway. And/Or cut fan holes in the back, one in each corner near the top of the tank (bottom of canopy) forcing air inward.

[Leon71]

Will I need to vent the stand as well?

[phi delt reefer]

yep - sump area is exposed so you want to make sure you are moving moisture out out of there.

grab some noctua 120mm fans ...they are expensive but dead silent. One hole for intake and one for exhaust

[Leon71]

Where do I get these fans? And I assume that a power converter will be required as well. Or is that integrated?