Rob3am Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Who has tanks out side that get the sun on them and what temps do they get up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Depend on the size, any shade, airstone, etc... Fullly open without any shade can make the water really warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob3am Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) A 8x2x2 and 5 2x18x18 on 2 tier rack and 4ft sump prob get mid day sun might try and set up some shade cloth over them will have lots of air pumping and fans running over the top of the 8ft Edited November 14, 2013 by Rob3am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Assume the tanks next to a wall, put a glass temp inside and check it around 2:00:pm to see if you need extra shade. More surface movement will release heat (and water), your sump will help... Temp may not be an issue but algae will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
