pyro383
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Building my canopy over my 45g high. (2) 96w PC's and (1) 175w mh mounted in the canopy with reflector with remote ballasts next to the stand. The lights will be 8" of the water, and tank has center brace. PC's will be on for 10hr and MH for 5 or 6hr if thats enough time for the mh. I run the tank temp at 80 and in the summer its at 82-84. I can't have a chiller and ac is on only in the evening. The canopy is wood with a open back that will have egg crate to keep the fish in. How many fans should I have, which direction should they be and what type of vents should I have?
1) Have 1 or 2 4" fans blowing in and have the other end vent openings.
2) Have 1 or 2 4" fans blowing out and have the other end vent openings.
3) Have vent openings on both ends and have fans blowing out the open back.
4) Have vent openings on both ends and have fans blowing in from the open back.
With regards to the vent openings, should I drill out small holes in a 4" circular patern or cut a 4" hole and put a speaker fabric to collect lint and keep the light from emitting?
Pics would be helpful and any other alterations.
1) Have 1 or 2 4" fans blowing in and have the other end vent openings.
2) Have 1 or 2 4" fans blowing out and have the other end vent openings.
3) Have vent openings on both ends and have fans blowing out the open back.
4) Have vent openings on both ends and have fans blowing in from the open back.
With regards to the vent openings, should I drill out small holes in a 4" circular patern or cut a 4" hole and put a speaker fabric to collect lint and keep the light from emitting?
Pics would be helpful and any other alterations.