nhoffee Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hi all, I recently got my 210 Gallon up and running. I have some questions on cooling it. How to do you (big tank owners) cool your tank? If so do you keep it with in a range of numbers. I have found that unlike my 55g tank. That I cant keep a steady number and am working on a range of number (77-79). Am I doing something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 When I had my 210g up and running, I ran a chiller and an 800w heater on a Medusa controller. Kept the temp within 1 degree on either side of 78 at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 If your having issues check for a decent sized chiller. I'm finding that I dont even need a heater. My tank ranges from 76 to 79 without a heater Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoffee Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yea I am running a 800 Watt hearter and Chiller. Both Controlled by my Aqua Controller. When I had my 210g up and running' date=' I ran a chiller and an 800w heater on a Medusa controller. Kept the temp within 1 degree on either side of 78 at all times.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 How hot is your tank getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danik Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 My 300g display, total water volume 450g is cooled just by using ac in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoffee Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 My temps are between 77-79 degrees. I am just wondering if that is normal with a big tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayTheSavageFraser Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have 5 computer fans on my 210. Once I get my ACJR I will be using my chiller. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Iv had a 210 for 2 years now I got two fans on top of the tank and one in my sump and it stays at 75 to 78 all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 77-79 seems like a normal range. What are u expecting for temp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 1hp chiller and 1000 watt inline fireplug heater on my 500 gallonish system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoffee Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 more of a steady number. Like on my 55g it maintained 78 degrees. But I think it works differently on a larger tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I have a 65 gallon and my temp swings from 76-80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frlejo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 temps are not always consistent in the wild, 1 degree either way will not hurt anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsickness Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 with my 170 gal I am running 1 6.5 inch fan and my temps stay between 78.8 - 80.3 300 watt heater in sump and I a, running (2) 400 watt MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I have about 350 gallons total volume. 1/2 HP PCI chiller and 800 watts of heat controlled by a temp controller. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I have about 240g's between tanks 2 refugiums and the sump. I am use 3 100w heaters. I just turn the hailides off it gets above 82. My heaters are set at 75F. Ambient room temperature is never above 74F. Not what anyone recommends. From what I have read if fishes and corals are used to swings they are used to swings. I know from being in the ocean that the water temps fluctuate quite a bit, even in the same spots as the currents move in and out. JME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 My temps are between 77-79 degrees. I am just wondering if that is normal with a big tank pretty much the same on mine. Lighting is open on top, so heat escapes there. I have two computer fans that blow into the cabinet when my Halides are on. Winter time since the house is cooler I just turn the fans off. Keeps pretty balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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