fans and vents for lighting - Aquarium Advice

stever13 · 11-16-2002, 06:31 PM

Hello all,
I am building a small canopy to put my new lights on and would like to include some small fans. Question is,Do I put the fans blowing in or out or one each way? Also should I put some small vents in to? 60 gallon hex tank and don't want to go over board on making a big a$$ canopy, also that would be a whole lot of angels to cut.

Thanks for all your help
Stever

fishfreek · 11-16-2002, 06:39 PM

I would have them both blowing IN. The reason is that the air inside the tank will be more humid than the air outside. Having a fan pull humid air thru it could increase its chance for failure.

Having the back open for equipment will allow the air that your pushing into the hood to excape.

If you want ot put some vents on top thats good also as hot air will natually rise to the top of the canopy.

11-16-2002, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
stever13 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4	fans and vents for lighting Hello all, I am building a small canopy to put my new lights on and would like to include some small fans. Question is,Do I put the fans blowing in or out or one each way? Also should I put some small vents in to? 60 gallon hex tank and don't want to go over board on making a big a$$ canopy, also that would be a whole lot of angels to cut. Thanks for all your help Stever

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fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I would have them both blowing IN. The reason is that the air inside the tank will be more humid than the air outside. Having a fan pull humid air thru it could increase its chance for failure. Having the back open for equipment will allow the air that your pushing into the hood to excape. If you want ot put some vents on top thats good also as hot air will natually rise to the top of the canopy. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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