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TexasRock

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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
 
The water should be fine as long as it's circulated. And how deep is the tank going to be?
 
TexasRock;546080; said:
...or would I have to have a chiller in the summer?

Keith
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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
 
I really don't think a chiller would be needed, I guess it depends what you are gonna be keeping?
 
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.
 
Well, it would be for rays...

It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.

Keith
 
Well, it would be for rays...

It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.

Keith
 
Well, it would be for rays...

It is a rubbermaid 300 gallon stock tank rather than a plywood tank.

Keith
 
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