Hello;
I have over 13 different aquariums in my 1400sq ft 3 bedroom house. 9 aquariums are in my downstairs living room, 3 in my office room & 2 in my bedroom. I am somewhat concerned about humidity. I believe my house is only at 40% humidity according to my little temperature meter I got from radio shack. Most of my tanks use HOB filters which I believe create a high amount of evaporation since I have to top off some tanks every week with 1-3gallons of water. One of my 55gallon corner tanks with a cascade 1000 canister filter never needs to have additional water added (except during cleaning and water changes).
So the question I have is if I should change out all my old HOB/biowheel filters with canister filters to eliminate excess evaporation (and maybe humidity)? Here is a breakdown of the size of my tanks:
Living room:
x1 10 gallon tank (hides in the 180's stand)
x1 180 gallon tank
x5 55 gallon tanks
x2 35-40gallon tanks
Office room:
x2 55 gallon tanks
x1 35 gallon Hex
Bedroom:
x1 55 gallon tank
x1 15-20 gallon Hex
So I have roughly 540gallons of aquarium capacity in my living room. I was told that a large 100-200gallon tank puts off as much perspiration or condensation as 1-2 people. So I wonder If My tanks are creating humidity and moisture problems? let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
-Cosmic
I have over 13 different aquariums in my 1400sq ft 3 bedroom house. 9 aquariums are in my downstairs living room, 3 in my office room & 2 in my bedroom. I am somewhat concerned about humidity. I believe my house is only at 40% humidity according to my little temperature meter I got from radio shack. Most of my tanks use HOB filters which I believe create a high amount of evaporation since I have to top off some tanks every week with 1-3gallons of water. One of my 55gallon corner tanks with a cascade 1000 canister filter never needs to have additional water added (except during cleaning and water changes).
So the question I have is if I should change out all my old HOB/biowheel filters with canister filters to eliminate excess evaporation (and maybe humidity)? Here is a breakdown of the size of my tanks:
Living room:
x1 10 gallon tank (hides in the 180's stand)
x1 180 gallon tank
x5 55 gallon tanks
x2 35-40gallon tanks
Office room:
x2 55 gallon tanks
x1 35 gallon Hex
Bedroom:
x1 55 gallon tank
x1 15-20 gallon Hex
So I have roughly 540gallons of aquarium capacity in my living room. I was told that a large 100-200gallon tank puts off as much perspiration or condensation as 1-2 people. So I wonder If My tanks are creating humidity and moisture problems? let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
-Cosmic