Question: Condensation

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I use ice bottles in my tanks to keep the temperature down. As a result, I get a lot of condensation around the outside :violent: of my tanks and it's so bad that I can't see my axies inside.:(

Does any one have any ideas on how to prevent the condensation or at least, stop it from being quite so bad??????? :confused:

Any ideas would be GREAT thanks.
 
It's going to occur anytime there is a temperature differential and moisture in the air. The absolute way to fix it would be to air condition the room to where you don't have to use the ice bottles. Of course that isn't very cost effective either. You might try a fan blowing across the front of the tank.
 
I have a dehumidifier running constantly -- takes the moisture out of the air so in my case it can't condense on the walls and start to grow mould. It's very efficient, and doesn't use a huge amount of power.
 
Hey Kira

Unfortunately it is part and parcel of the terrority we live in. To explain it in a simple form. condensation occurs where moist air comes into contact with air, or a surface, which is at a lower temperature.

This will always occur, more often in the spring and summer, the only way to avoid it is to reduce the temperature of the room that you have your axolotls in.
 
I have the same problem with my chiller running on a warm sydney summer's day. I do not have a miracle cure for stopping the condensation, but i have a little trick up my sleeve which might work for you a bit.

What i did with my tank was to use a clear cling wrap (the type you cover you food in for microwave), and just simply cling wrap the external glass surface of the tank. I would ensure that the tank glass surface is wiped clean and dry with a paper towel first and then cling wrap. For some reason, there is less condensation forming on the suface of the cling wrap, perhaps due to the texture or material. It allows me to still view my axolotls in their cool comfort.
 
Darkmaverick said:
I have the same problem with my chiller running on a warm sydney summer's day. I do not have a miracle cure for stopping the condensation, but i have a little trick up my sleeve which might work for you a bit.

What i did with my tank was to use a clear cling wrap (the type you cover you food in for microwave), and just simply cling wrap the external glass surface of the tank. I would ensure that the tank glass surface is wiped clean and dry with a paper towel first and then cling wrap. For some reason, there is less condensation forming on the suface of the cling wrap, perhaps due to the texture or material. It allows me to still view my axolotls in their cool comfort.
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That is brillant!!!!!!!! ta:D:D
 
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