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FC too hot
    #6828956 - 04/24/07 07:42 PM (17 years, 8 months ago)

Folks..

have a tropic aire set up in a 20 gal FC.. 1 15 W incandescent bulb atop the chamber..

temps are reaching 80's .. any alternative light source to be used to maintain cooler temps? I also thought about putting ice in the tropic aire tank? anyone use this?

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Re: FC too hot [Re: lapflounder]
    #6829009 - 04/24/07 07:54 PM (17 years, 8 months ago)

You could use a power compact bulb (those fluorescent bulbs that are spirals but screw into an incandescent socket.)to reduce heat. However 80 is just above the optimal temperature range. So you should be fine. My FC gets that hot on occasion and I've never had any problems.

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Re: FC too hot [Re: nugjug]
    #6829311 - 04/24/07 08:51 PM (17 years, 8 months ago)

Incandescent is the WORST possible light source to use. The color temperature is too low, and the heat output too high. Use natural daylight fluorescent tubes for best results.
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Re: FC too hot [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #6829741 - 04/24/07 10:35 PM (17 years, 8 months ago)

I assume just an unshaded window (in the fruiting room) would work fine?

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Re: FC too hot [Re: lapflounder]
    #6830019 - 04/24/07 11:32 PM (17 years, 8 months ago)

Yes. Avoid direct sunlight.
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