Rsm 130d

[Overlook Reef]

I have a RSM 130D and have notice the temp getting up to mid to upper 80's (degrees Fahrenheit). I was thinking of getting a chiller. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[jake9015]

Well first what heater are you running? The stock heater is crap

 

[Overlook Reef]

I am running the stock heater, but I also have been reading about these systems having heat issues. It has been very warm where I live high 80's, but I have the system in my basement and it is a lot cooler there.

 

[goma]

What is the ambient temperature in the room that the tank is in?

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

A couple good :read:

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/70725-investing-chiller.html

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/60477-tank-temperature-chiller.html

 

[BigAl07]

Anything that is IN the water or ON the tank can contribute "some" heat to the water where-by causing an increase in heat. It could be you need to invest in an ATO and run a fan across the surface of the water to increase "Evaporative Cooling". It might also be time to give all 3 pumps a good cleaning.

 

[Overlook Reef]

What is the ambient temperature in the room that the tank is in?

It is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Thank you for the advice all!

 

[goma]

With 80 Fahrenheit I can see temps getting into the mid 80s on an enclosed tank. Like Al said, you can try adding a fan to help, but aside from that, a chiller may be the way to go.

 

[Overlook Reef]

With 80 Fahrenheit I can see temps getting into the mid 80s on an enclosed tank. Like Al said, you can try adding a fan to help, but aside from that, a chiller may be the way to go.

Thank you.

I just noticed the back fan that the system came with was unplugged. I will see if that helps.

I will post.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

You are very welcome - getting the RSM built in rear cooling fan working - will bring it down 3 or 4 degrees...

A must run 24 x 7 without a chiller...

 

[BigAl07]

Ditto to Glenn. That fan does a good job in dropping the temp a few degrees. Just make SURE you're on top of your ATO game because it will greatly increase evaporation. This is where the Tunze 3155 comes into play.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

it will greatly increase evaporation

+1 ^ about double... this is once nice thing about a chiller... no need to run the cooling fans or use as much top off water...

 

[Overlook Reef]

The temp has come down a few degrees. Thanks to all.
I will keep monitoring it.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Good news !

Come visit the RSM Club here on RS & start a tank thread & share some pics with us

Red Sea Max Owners Club

 

[Overlook Reef]

Good news !

Come visit the RSM Club here on RS & start a tank thread & share some pics with us

Red Sea Max Owners Club

Will do!

Not much coral in my tank. It has been running since early April and I just added a toadstool, Xenia, and Hammer.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Cheers !

We love seeing tanks at all stages... even just sand & rockscape startups

 

[Paragon]

I have an RSM 250, and I dove in with a chiller at the time of purchase. In my town home it tends to get hot, and I knew I'd have issues. While the up front cost is a little obnoxious, the added piece of mind and consistency of the tank was a great investment for me.