rising temp.

[whitetiprs]

My tank is heating up to 82-83 degrees and i think it might be my filter. i have a magnum 350 canister filter and it feels pretty hot to the touch. What should i do? A chiller is alittle pricey for me at this time any alternatives?

 

[c0mf0rt]

My tank runs constantly at 82 with no issues..... if it remains constant it's nothing to fret over...

 

[Thumper]

Are you using an enclosed canopy ,if so maybe a fan or two could lower it down, but as stated as long as their is no big swings in the temp you should be fine.

 

[quarryshark]

if you have a glass cover, you can replace part of it with eggcrate. You will get more evaporation, but it will bring down the temp a bit.
If not, then go the fan route.

 

[Salttanker]

Make sure your heater isn't sticking, which happened to me last week. Mine always stays around 79-81, but last week it climbed up to 85. It's a good thing I had 2 of them.

Mike