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Old 07-25-2009, 09:45 PM
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Any suggestions on keeping a tank cool without a chiller??
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Old 07-25-2009, 10:07 PM
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Any suggestions on keeping a tank cool without a chiller??
Frozen bottle water in your sump (water still in bottle with the cap on)
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Old 07-25-2009, 10:10 PM
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Any suggestions on keeping a tank cool without a chiller??
I was lucky enough to set my tank up in a really cool basement so that helps out 100 fold. Running a fan over any body of water will cause a cool down of the tank. Just have to watch evap if you go this way.
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Old 07-25-2009, 10:16 PM
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You can also shorten your lighting period.

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