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Unread 02/26/2015, 04:51 PM   #1
SoloChromis
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Dehumidifier For Stand?

As many of you guys know, the bowels of our beautiful tanks are usually pretty humid inside and IME this can lead to water damage (especially with the crappy fiberboard stands). I was wondering if there is a small dehumidifier on the market that could fit in the stand of your average tank (48"x24" 120g in my case) that could effectively remove humidity? Thanks


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Unread 02/26/2015, 05:34 PM   #2
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Probably. A much less expensive option is to install a computer fan or two so that they blow air into the stand. Make sure you have a corresponding vent hole for the moisture laden air to get out. Using the same fans to suck the air out will also work, but the fan(s) won't last too long due to the corrosion.


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Unread 02/26/2015, 07:36 PM   #3
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Probably. A much less expensive option is to install a computer fan or two so that they blow air into the stand. Make sure you have a corresponding vent hole for the moisture laden air to get out. Using the same fans to suck the air out will also work, but the fan(s) won't last too long due to the corrosion.
Problem is that my stand (Deep Blue) has only 4 small holes out of the back for chords to run through (all of which are packed), so no real room for fans


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Unread 02/26/2015, 07:42 PM   #4
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Hole saw and fan or fans too change the air over in the cabinet.


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