condensation...

happybob59

happybob59

AC Members
Oct 11, 2006
238
0
0
Ok, I really hope this doesnt sound to stupid and makes sense....OK...my tank is next to my window in my room and doesnt have a hood. My 4 48" bubls just kinda hang ova the tank...so the problem is this, with these bulbs it evaps alot of water and with it being next to my window, i think that its causing condensation on the window which in the is causing mold....or so i think...thats my question could the water be evaping and causing the window to build on w/ condensation? with this much wattage do i need a lens hood that catches this condensation? is this even what causing it?! PARADOX! if yuo guys can let me know whatcha think
 
uhh i cant really comment on the condensation on ur window being caused by ur tank lights, but i would deff by a glass top for ur tank to protect the lights from condensation. u could alway move ur tank away from the window so tht u dont have to wrry bout it......whts the temp in the room? and maybe u could just dry the walls to help keep the mold down....strange problem:joe:
 
why my friend u need a glass cover to stop condensation on ur lights....the water will collect on the cover and not on ur sensitive electrical bits, which could cause fire or electircal short.
 
bkw1982 said:
why my friend u need a glass cover to stop condensation on ur lights....the water will collect on the cover and not on ur sensitive electrical bits, which could cause fire or electircal short.
Click to expand...

have a open tank and never had any problems with that.

maybe putting a fan that moved the air around. the only have i have condensation built up on my window is when its really cold outside.
 
I have the same issue in my fish room every winter since the tanks increase the humidity in the room. I actually get ice forming inside the windows. The best thing to do is wipe the window glass down with bleach or another disinfectant every so often to prevent the mildew/mold from forming. Either that, or get a dehumidifier for the room (which would increase the evaporation on your tank, but help with the condensation).
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom