24 aquapod w 150 hailide, temp??

[genzod66]

i dont have a lid,open top,can i keep temp down enough for tank to be ok,without chiller?it goes to 80.5,this ok?

 

[sac10918]

I have this same setup....
My chiller is out for repairs right now so I am running with no chiller....My temp is about 81 which is a little bit higher than I would like...I believe most people on here shoot for lik 79.... Its winter right now so I can get away with no chiller...
In the summer I definately need a chiller on it....I bet the temp would get up to the mid 80s without it....
BTW~I have the current 1/10 hp chiller and I LOVE it....

 

[lconte17]

you could always get some of the fans that clip to the back and that should help lower the temp by a few degrees

 

[paintballer768]

Im about to buy the metal halides for my 24 gallon. IMO you shouldnt need to worry too much about heat issues if you have a small clamping fan blowing across the surface of the water.