heat question

[david s]

it got to 90 here when it is that hot should i still run fans or shut them because the outside temp is hoter than tank i am working alot and wont be able to put ac in till weekend my temp got to 83 with no lights or fans i have a computer fan when i got home from work i started it and temp is goin down now

 

[pbuckler]

I had the same problem, the fan idea is good. I also froze some RO water and added it into the tank instead of the usual make-up water. But, I really think you need to put a fan blowing on the top of the water surface. I know it is hot but you need to get the heat away from the top of the water.