[ChrisAZ]

I’m building a new vivarium and I’m wondering what fans you all are having good success with.
I’m planning on adding a small internal fan pointing towards the front glass as well as a 3”ish fan on top pulling fresh air in that will run after misting sessions to dry off the plants a bit. Suggestions (links if allowed) very appreciated.


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[Robru]

The better vans have ball bearings, and not the version with nylon bushings. The ball bearing vans are the best. I am using the 2.36 inch version.

 

[ChrisAZ]

The better vans have ball bearings, and not the version with nylon bushings. The ball bearing vans are the best. I am using the 2.36 inch version.

Is rust a problem over time?


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[Robru]

Is rust a problem over time?

No, the vans will run regularly, and if you move warm air they will get humid anyway. Fortunately, we do not use salt water

 

[ChrisAZ]

No, the vans will run regularly, and if you move warm air they will get humid anyway. Fortunately, we do not use salt water

Do you have a favorite brand/model?


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[Anda]

I just received a couple of these. They are waterproof apparently. They need a protective screen though.

Waterproof Cooling Fan

IP55 waterproof and dustproof fan.TITAN waterproof and dustproof cooling fans enhance the cooling performance with waterproof and dustproof function, so that the fan could be suitable for humid and dust-exist bad environment, not limited in general working environment. TITAN IP55 waterproof fan...

www.titan-cd.com

 

[ChrisAZ]

I just received a couple of these. They are waterproof apparently. They need a protective screen though.

Waterproof Cooling Fan

IP55 waterproof and dustproof fan.TITAN waterproof and dustproof cooling fans enhance the cooling performance with waterproof and dustproof function, so that the fan could be suitable for humid and dust-exist bad environment, not limited in general working environment. TITAN IP55 waterproof fan...

www.titan-cd.com

Have you powered them by up yet? If so I’m curious how loud they are in your opinion.


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[SpaceMan]

Don't use the cheap fans, they will become very noisy over time. I eventually settled on 2 Noctura, 40mm PWM fans as part of my "lid" in my 37 gallon vivarium. They are very quiet, can be speed controlled, and move a lot of air.

They blow air into an air-tight channel that opens through a slit along the full width of the vivarium, right near the glass. There is a narrow slit near the back of the vivarium lid, for the air to exit. They turn on every 20 minutes for 4 minutes during the day. It's enough to keep the glass clear of condensation and provide a good amount of circulation.

 

[Anda]

Yes, just one at the moment. It was quite loud the first day, now it's forgotten. I use a small adjustable resistor so it might be running on 70%

 

[Robru]

Do you have a favorite brand/model?

The brand that @Anda indicates is extremely suitable for our purpose.

 

[Harpspiel]

I like my Coolerguys 80mm ip67 fan, which seems similar to the brand listed above, but is more waterproof. Coolerguys is a brand with a good reputation in the PC building world, but any fan meant for PCs or other applications will have to be made frog-safe.

 

[ChrisAZ]

I like my Coolerguys 80mm ip67 fan, which seems similar to the brand listed above, but is more waterproof. Coolerguys is a brand with a good reputation in the PC building world, but any fan meant for PCs or other applications will have to be made frog-safe.

Thanks, and yes, it’ll be made to be frog safe with appropriate screen for sure. I researched the subject considerably years ago, I’m just wondering what experienced froggers are using that is ‘currently’ available.


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[TeddytheFinger]

I have this one on my 180. Doesn't move too much air but would prob be too much for a smaller tank. Pretty quite too! It's on a WiFi plug that automates it from meh phone.

 

[ChrisAZ]

Thanks for the suggestions so far! I guess I should have mentioned that these fans will be used in a 18 x18 x24 Zoomed viv.
1) internal, maybe 40mm?
2) setting on top of a 3” screened vent along the top, so something 3” or less I suppose.


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[mikestra]

I use Noctua 40mm PWM fans because they are really quiet and small enough to hide easily. I also had an old Scythe Kaze Q 3.5 fan controller laying around which I use to adjust the speed. For some reason the controller is near impossible to find now, which is a shame. I'd like to buy a couple more...

 

[sassmastawillis]

I was searching around for fans too and I came across this:

Products | tropical breeze air cirrculation fan systems

It looks nice, low profile, already frog safe, and is magnetic. Does anyone know more about them?

 

[sassmastawillis]

Internal Terrarium Air-Circulation Frog Fan v2 – FrogCube

frogcube.com

This also looks quite neat