controlling the temp.

Ginzo · 08/20/2007, 08:57 AM

I'm trying to maintain the temperature of my tank (120g). Currently, it varies from 82.0F to 84-85F during it's peak.

Right now, I have my Profilux controlling the temperature..shutoff the Metal Halides and Velocity T4 pump if the temperature get's too high. Also, it turns on my 2 PC fans if the temp get's too high. My nominal value would be 80F.

What would you guys recommend adding to keep control of my temperature. I would like to add something small and that would fit inside my stand ? Any recommendations. I'm leaning towards the Profilux Propeller breeze fans, for my sump. But not sure if they will do the job ?

Any recommendations ?

Jim_S · 08/20/2007, 09:30 AM

IMO/E it is very tough to accurately control temp with just fans. The only way I know how to keep a body of water that size at a constant temp would be to run a chiller with a dual stage temp controller hooked up to a heater. Especially since you are running MH's and a T4 pump.

The fans will help. But the only way to keep the temp stable w/out large fluctuations would be to run a chiller.

Jim

Fliger · 08/21/2007, 02:33 PM

I have the Profilux Breeze, its very silent and moves a decent amount of air. I like them, right now I'm in the middle of figuring out exactly how I want to chill my tank with some redundancy and I'm not sure if this will be it - but I really do like them. Looks pretty sexy, too - but not so much next to my Frankenlight.

The big adv with the Profilux controller is the speed control - apparently I could get my B2 to adjust it, but trying to be real ... I'll NEVER get around to it unless Elos figures it out for me.

Ginzo · 08/21/2007, 02:38 PM

Very cool Fliger ! I was looking at the Propeller Breeze also, but I'm not sure it would be enought to cool my tank (120g). My nominal temp is 80F and currently I'm between 82-84F. Do you think it would do the job ?

Fliger · 08/21/2007, 02:42 PM

Honestly I don't think so. I had a strong (but loud) Orion fan and the Peltech Geotronic on my 120XL (135G) and it did just fine. But either one alone probably wasn't enough. I like the Peltech because it doesn't do the turn off at 79, on at 77 - when you set it at 78 (like my current JBJ). If I keep the JBJ or get a Teco, I'll bypass the controller and just have the B2 control it, or I'll get a larger Peltech. Still deciding.

08/20/2007, 08:57 AM	#1
Ginzo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 754	controlling the temp. I'm trying to maintain the temperature of my tank (120g). Currently, it varies from 82.0F to 84-85F during it's peak. Right now, I have my Profilux controlling the temperature..shutoff the Metal Halides and Velocity T4 pump if the temperature get's too high. Also, it turns on my 2 PC fans if the temp get's too high. My nominal value would be 80F. What would you guys recommend adding to keep control of my temperature. I would like to add something small and that would fit inside my stand ? Any recommendations. I'm leaning towards the Profilux Propeller breeze fans, for my sump. But not sure if they will do the job ? Any recommendations ?

08/20/2007, 09:30 AM	#2
Jim_S Timo Boll Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,333	IMO/E it is very tough to accurately control temp with just fans. The only way I know how to keep a body of water that size at a constant temp would be to run a chiller with a dual stage temp controller hooked up to a heater. Especially since you are running MH's and a T4 pump. The fans will help. But the only way to keep the temp stable w/out large fluctuations would be to run a chiller. Jim __________________ We will survive in this world of competition, shooting guns and our ammunition... Bradley Nowell Current Tank Info: We're recreating the ocean in our livings rooms. With that said, I've had some ups and downs.

08/21/2007, 02:33 PM	#3
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	I have the Profilux Breeze, its very silent and moves a decent amount of air. I like them, right now I'm in the middle of figuring out exactly how I want to chill my tank with some redundancy and I'm not sure if this will be it - but I really do like them. Looks pretty sexy, too - but not so much next to my Frankenlight. The big adv with the Profilux controller is the speed control - apparently I could get my B2 to adjust it, but trying to be real ... I'll NEVER get around to it unless Elos figures it out for me. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

08/21/2007, 02:42 PM	#5
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Honestly I don't think so. I had a strong (but loud) Orion fan and the Peltech Geotronic on my 120XL (135G) and it did just fine. But either one alone probably wasn't enough. I like the Peltech because it doesn't do the turn off at 79, on at 77 - when you set it at 78 (like my current JBJ). If I keep the JBJ or get a Teco, I'll bypass the controller and just have the B2 control it, or I'll get a larger Peltech. Still deciding. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

08/21/2007, 02:38 PM	#4
Ginzo Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 754	Very cool Fliger ! I was looking at the Propeller Breeze also, but I'm not sure it would be enought to cool my tank (120g). My nominal temp is 80F and currently I'm between 82-84F. Do you think it would do the job ?