Question: Tank Temp? Too Warm?

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So I've finally got my tank set up (sort of, it's currently cycling w/o fish) but I noticed that no matter how hard I try it stays at a persistent 68 degrees (this is with a bubbler and a 7in desk fan blowing on it) I know my future axolotl would be more comfortable at around 66 but I can't seem to get it down. So my question is 68 too hot? It doesn't seem to flux any regardless of day/night. But it would be pointless to get an axolotl if the temp is going to stress it. Tired to include a pic of my tank (waters still murky bc I added the sand 3 days ago) Any help or advice would be appreciated
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Have you tried keeping the hood off? If you allow the water to evaporate, it lowers the temperature of the tank. Thats how I keep my tanks cooler, I dont use a lid but I dont fill the tank up to the top to prevent them from jumping out. Additionally, you could get a screen top for it if you're worried about that.
 
I have thought about getting a screen top for it but it's super humid here and I'm worried the wall might start to mold. I looked at dehumidifiers but there're super expensive like chilliers (which are super out of my college student budget :p
 
I dont believe the tank would cause your walls to mold by using a screen top. The evaporation is no where near that extreme.
 
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