1200 gallon tank Venting, Humidity?

[firereef]

I am halfway through the construction of my new fishroom....just the room!!! Have not even come close to building the tank yet..lol. Im having some trouble deciding on vents etc.
Details:
Main Tank- 126x72x32
Lighting- 12 Halides HQI
Questions:
1) Is an enclosed light hood a must? If not what is the best way to get rid of the heat?
2) Can I vent all the heat from the halides to my garage as a source of heating?
3) How strong a fan will I need to vent air from fish room to garage? its about a 40 foot run.
4) Is an air exchanger my best method to control humidity?
If so any model or brand suggestions?
5) What will be my best plan for venting/humidity on this size tank and room...
-Air exchanger for room and lighting area being vented
or
-de-humidifier and room air conditioner
or
-large fan venting to outside only
or
a different combination or piece of equipment?
Thanks

 

[jdm_ae86]

1200 gallon? 0_0!
anyway try check out oregonreef . com, plenty of good ideas for you..

 

[the mantis]

I have a ten foot wide reef and on both of my sides I have 2 10'' fans blowing towards the middle....In the middle of the tank(above it) I have a double exaust fan sucking the hot air from my 6 metal halides and pumping it into my garage...Sounds like you are in the same situation...I run my fans non stop and they do a pretty good job...Summer time the lights still heat my tank up a little more than i would like so i will be adding a chiller within the next few months...good luck and be sure to plan ahead....Ask alot of questions before you choose your path...

 

[firereef]

Thanks guys,
Mantis do you have any pics you could post of your venting and fan setup??
What exhaust and fans did you use? model 's?
thanks

 

[firereef]

Any other suggestions?

 

[essop3]

go to oregonreef.com
it's steve weast's site for his 800g. I think he has an email link. I am sure he would be full of advice.

 

[the mantis]

I purchased my exuast fan at home depot..its one that you would put in the window of your home...instead i put it sideways between my two beams...i was gonna put a kitchen exuast in, but alot of them had to be hard wired...meanwhile the fan was a regular 110...but overall im pretty happy..All of the fans run constantly...never get shut off...dont have no pictures yet of anything but eventually im gonna post my tank...good luck

 

[firereef]

Thanks for the reply...
What make and model is the fan?
Do you have a problem with rotting and rusting in the garage?
Is the fan your only humidity controller?
thanks!

 

[toddpolish]

hope it's ok to post this, but here goes...
a guy with a 1700g shark tank. he writes for another site. check out the messages section.
groups.msn.com/TheSharkTank/shoebox.msnw