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TexasRock
10-17-2006, 9:53 PM
I want to put a large tank (DIY plywood) on my covered patio out of the direct sunlight. I live in west Texas where the winters are mild to say the least... however, the summers get over a 100. Would this be feasible or would I have to have a chiller in the summer?
Keith
benzjamin13
10-17-2006, 10:02 PM
The water should be fine as long as it's circulated. And how deep is the tank going to be?
CHOMPERS
10-17-2006, 10:19 PM
...or would I have to have a chiller in the summer?
Keith
It depends on what temp you have at night during the summer. You tank temp will converge to the average temp of night and day. If your nights are typically 80F degrees and your days are 100 in the shade then of course your tank will average out at 90F degrees.
Keep your eyes open for a used mini-fridge and then get a length of stainless (or copper if you understand corrosion) and then drill two holes in your fridge and make a coil of the tube in it. If you are close to a college town, you can pick up a fridge for around $25. Just wash it really good to get rid of the beer and puke smell :D
big E
10-17-2006, 10:51 PM
I really don't think a chiller would be needed, I guess it depends what you are gonna be keeping?
CHOMPERS
10-17-2006, 11:17 PM
Very true. Natives will be more likely to tollerate the higher temperatures. The big thing to keep in mind is that at 90F degrees the O2 saturation drops dramatically. Many fish can not tollerate 90 degrees because of the lack of O2.
TexasRock
10-18-2006, 5:07 PM
Well, it would be for rays...
It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank...
Keith
TexasRock
10-18-2006, 5:08 PM
Well, it would be for rays...
It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.
Keith
TexasRock
10-18-2006, 5:08 PM
Well, it would be for rays...
It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.
Keith
TexasRock
10-18-2006, 5:08 PM
Well, it would be for rays...
It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.
Keith
TexasRock
10-18-2006, 7:22 PM
Holy Shibby! Didn't mean for the repeated posts... damn computer! :irked:
CHOMPERS
10-18-2006, 7:53 PM
Holy Shibby! Didn't mean for the repeated posts... damn computer! :irked:
:ROFL: Well that was entertaining. I have seen double posts and I thought yours would end at three :grinno:
CHOMPERS
10-18-2006, 7:56 PM
I had no idea Rubbermaid made tanks. If rays will take higher temps then you should be good to go. However it would be a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for that fridge. In a heat wave it could mean the difference in having your rays or having some new ones. At what rays cost, it might even be a good idea to buy a new fridge just for the reliability factor.
Dr Joe
10-18-2006, 8:37 PM
Holy Shibby! Didn't mean for the repeated posts... damn computer! :irked:
A good carpenter never blames his tools...(say it was the internet) :D
You can try measuring the ground temp at say 6-8ft, if it's reasonably cool thro your coils in the bottom pipe them into your system an repack the ground. This will help stabilize the temp. You can use copper, s.s. or poly pipe in either idea.
Dr Joe
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