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So had a quick question about temps. I just installed a new glass top on my 55 gallon leuc vivarium and also added a zoomed aquasun t-5 ho fixture (2 bulbs {1 t-5 ho florasun 5500K plant bulb and 1 t-5 ho daylight 6500K bulb}). I observed my tank to make sure the temps would be good, and I'm a little uncertain. Using a temp gun, the floor temp ranged from 74-77 and the top of the tank (i.e. background, leaves closest to the glass lid, ect) ranged from 76-81. I took temps throughout the day.
I used aquarium hoods in the past with 2 24" flora bulbs and would be anywhere from 73-77 degrees in the tank. My house thermostat usually reads around 72 and it is pretty cold outside (27 today).
My fixture is about 2 inches from the glass top and is as far up as it goes. I may try to rig the sides (side mounts on the tank) so it can go up another inch or so. I also pondered getting a small computer fan and either pointing it towards the light fixture itself OR into the tank (but that would eliminate humidity, thus rising the temp right?) Also maybe the HO bulbs are producing too much heat....maybe putting atleast 1 non-ho 6500K light in the fixture could help with the emitting heat?
I'm a little concerned with the temps, especially when it is winter out. I'm happy about the overall look of the tank and needed to get rid of the hoods asap, but would like it to be safe for the inhabitants as well.
As always, thank you for any assistance provided !
So had a quick question about temps. I just installed a new glass top on my 55 gallon leuc vivarium and also added a zoomed aquasun t-5 ho fixture (2 bulbs {1 t-5 ho florasun 5500K plant bulb and 1 t-5 ho daylight 6500K bulb}). I observed my tank to make sure the temps would be good, and I'm a little uncertain. Using a temp gun, the floor temp ranged from 74-77 and the top of the tank (i.e. background, leaves closest to the glass lid, ect) ranged from 76-81. I took temps throughout the day.
I used aquarium hoods in the past with 2 24" flora bulbs and would be anywhere from 73-77 degrees in the tank. My house thermostat usually reads around 72 and it is pretty cold outside (27 today).
My fixture is about 2 inches from the glass top and is as far up as it goes. I may try to rig the sides (side mounts on the tank) so it can go up another inch or so. I also pondered getting a small computer fan and either pointing it towards the light fixture itself OR into the tank (but that would eliminate humidity, thus rising the temp right?) Also maybe the HO bulbs are producing too much heat....maybe putting atleast 1 non-ho 6500K light in the fixture could help with the emitting heat?
I'm a little concerned with the temps, especially when it is winter out. I'm happy about the overall look of the tank and needed to get rid of the hoods asap, but would like it to be safe for the inhabitants as well.
As always, thank you for any assistance provided !