Water Temp Rising

[wakesetter]

I recently installed a UV and mechanical filter, Lifeguard 25w. I put the pump in my sump. My return pump is also in the sump. The temp of the tank has gone up to about 82 deg F. What are my options here. I even turned off my heater. I know I can take the pumps out of the sump, but that would require a lot of diff. plumbing. Not my specialty. Is there an in-expensive chiller available? Please help chill my tank.

 

[saltwatersensae]

Hello first off 82 isn't that bad my reef is at 82 and dose great but what you DO have to worrie about is when it gets above 84 then thats getting to hot.
as for cool it there are several options, you could get a chiller which is really expensive and not all worth it if your tank is only getting hot only once in awhile or you could use ice thats right ice.
If you use ice there are two ways this can be done you could put some ice in a RO water in a ice tray and freez it and then when your tank gets too hot drop a few ice cubes in the sump but when uing this methhod be careful because your salinity could drop if you don't watch it carefully.
you could also use a 2 liter bottle and fill it with water and freeze it and then when you need it just drop it in yoursump an then take it out when your tank has reached the desired temputure.
I like and use the 2 liter bottle method myself because it is easier and you don't have to worry about your salinity and you don't have to keep filling ice trays but if you have limited sump space then use the ice cube method.

 

[bino_98]

one way i have found to help cool water is to have a fan blow directly over the water in your sump. works off the idea of evaporation cooling. like sweating does for you. i've heard that this can actually lower temps up to 10 degrees, so you will probably have to turn you heaters back on. also you will have to top off water more frequently, but it's a lot cheaper than spending a grand on a chiller. good luck
Brian