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View Poll Results: Should I vent my stand?
Yes, it's benificial. 35 79.55%
No need... you noob. 4 9.09%
Ask Kien 7 15.91%
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Old 05-08-2014, 03:31 AM
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I voted Yes

IMHO, fresh air for you skimmer is a must for pH
Plus, you don't really want stale air around your sump, do you ? Mold and such, or whatever, from all that moisture under your stand

It may also help in warmer temps

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Old 05-08-2014, 04:31 AM
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Definitely have your stand vented.
You don't necessary have to have a fan, but if you leave one side of the stand open if you can, like the back of it if it is against a wall for instance, it will greatly benefit your tank.
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Old 05-08-2014, 08:32 AM
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I vote no ! No to the fan, i would vote yes to leave the back opened up if possible.
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Old 05-08-2014, 03:04 PM
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Fully enclosed stand and canopy vented to outside with a variable speed fan keeps the windows of our house from dripping. Definite yes for me.
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Old 05-08-2014, 03:41 PM
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Big yes my top is sealed where the lights are with out fan led lights stop working. Not exactly what you asked but big yes to air below also.
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Old 05-09-2014, 01:48 AM
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Yes venting the stand is a good idea, I use a small fan in the sump area for drawing air into the stand for circulation and a small discharge fan above my AI lights as well.
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Old 07-24-2014, 01:12 PM
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A fan will keep it dry and reduce salt creep. It'll also bring in frest air for the skimmer to use.

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