Garage fishroom temp issue in summer?

[dkreef]

Who here has a garage fishroom with multiple tanks and without a chiller?
How do u deal with the heat during summer?
I live in oc where some days can be high 90s in summer outside.
I do plan to keep garage door open 6-8" to allow air in and out through fans with temp controller.
But since im only in planning stage, i am worried if it will be enough?
I plan on keeping cichlids.

 

[Vincent Tran]

I live in socal definitely don't need a chiller with these tropical fish in big tanks... Plus the garage is shaded so the temps will not be too crazy.

 

[Squirtle919]

Insulation, Down here gets up to 45c max during summer on some days fish room stays at 26-28 else I open all the doors.

I think in any case if you build a fish room without insulation your asking for big bills.

 

[dkreef]

i was told i have insulation on my garage doors. but rest arent.

 

[Squirtle919]

Imo you need the ceiling and walls done else using a decent wall ( cement - double brick wall etc ) Stud walls wont really accomplish much.

I also have quite a high R value but American R values and ours are different so I am unsure how to explain...

 

[dkreef]

I live in socal definitely don't need a chiller with these tropical fish in big tanks... Plus the garage is shaded so the temps will not be too crazy.

Is your garage well insulated and ventilated?
Do u have heating and ac in it?
Another socal guy said sometimes his water temp goes to 93 but fish r fine.