Computer Fans

spartcus · 04-22-2009, 02:47 PM

Are computer fans necessary to ciculate the viv? Im setting up a 45 gallon hex false bottom closed enclosure. But if installing computers for circulation and ventilation is a benefit then I will go ahead and attach them.

Thanks
Dale

Socalsam · 04-22-2009, 04:33 PM

The only thing it will help is the Plants in your Viv. Fans are not necessary.

spartcus · 04-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Even better one less thing to worrie about.

atlfrog · 04-22-2009, 09:15 PM

I don't use them at all. They only time I will be is if I have a tank that is over 90gallons and fully stocked with plants. They are not necessary but sometimes good to have on hand when you need them.

socaled · 04-23-2009, 01:34 AM

I say the computer fans are good for defogging the front glass. Also it does mimic the breeze in the rainforest. You can set timers to them and have them on at certain times. The only thing I dont want to deal with is the DC to AC...

-Angeles

Knoxter · 04-23-2009, 02:32 AM

When you mention "circulation and ventilation" your talking about two different issues. You can can have either or both.

Circulation is useful to the overall well being of the vivarium; for the plants and animals Circulating the air in the tank prevents the air within the tank from becoming stagnant. You can circulate the air in the tank without introducing fresh air into the tank.

Ventilation will introduce new air into the tank. Depending on the amount of humidity in the room where your tank is located, too much ventilation may cause it to dry out. A possible solution is to add a misting system.

Marc

spartcus · 04-23-2009, 02:53 PM

Well I have always thought having some ventalition on top of the viv is a good thing? Im planning on having my glass top cut this week but not sure if I should have them cut a couple holes on top so I can do some ventaltion holes?

Knoxter · 04-23-2009, 03:23 PM

Actually, IMO circulation is more important than ventilation. As long as you open your tanks every few days to feed your frogs, that allows more than enough fresh air into the tank. Your better off using the fans to circulate the air already in the tank. Maybe put the fan in a chamber and circulate the air out one hole and back into the tank thru the other hole. Just my 2 cents.

Marc

socaled · 04-24-2009, 01:12 AM

I definitely have to agree with you marc better fresh air than circulating stank air.

-Angeles

spartcus · 04-24-2009, 01:29 AM

I guess all do 1 fan in 1 fan out. Ill hook up 2 elbow pvc piping with computer fans in them in a glass chamber with screening.

04-22-2009, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
spartcus Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Computer Fans Are computer fans necessary to ciculate the viv? Im setting up a 45 gallon hex false bottom closed enclosure. But if installing computers for circulation and ventilation is a benefit then I will go ahead and attach them. Thanks Dale __________________ Go Big Or Go Home If Its Not Broken Then Dont Fix It

04-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	The only thing it will help is the Plants in your Viv. Fans are not necessary. __________________ A few frogs.

04-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
spartcus Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Even better one less thing to worrie about. __________________ Go Big Or Go Home If Its Not Broken Then Dont Fix It

04-22-2009, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
atlfrog Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL, GA, USA Posts: 396 Real Name: Matthew "Merek" Preferred.	I don't use them at all. They only time I will be is if I have a tank that is over 90gallons and fully stocked with plants. They are not necessary but sometimes good to have on hand when you need them. __________________ Merek Matthew Cardew :: ATLFROG.com HTTP://www.blogtalkradio.com/reptilian-fish

04-23-2009, 02:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	When you mention "circulation and ventilation" your talking about two different issues. You can can have either or both. Circulation is useful to the overall well being of the vivarium; for the plants and animals Circulating the air in the tank prevents the air within the tank from becoming stagnant. You can circulate the air in the tank without introducing fresh air into the tank. Ventilation will introduce new air into the tank. Depending on the amount of humidity in the room where your tank is located, too much ventilation may cause it to dry out. A possible solution is to add a misting system. Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

04-23-2009, 01:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	I say the computer fans are good for defogging the front glass. Also it does mimic the breeze in the rainforest. You can set timers to them and have them on at certain times. The only thing I dont want to deal with is the DC to AC... -Angeles

04-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
spartcus Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Well I have always thought having some ventalition on top of the viv is a good thing? Im planning on having my glass top cut this week but not sure if I should have them cut a couple holes on top so I can do some ventaltion holes? __________________ Go Big Or Go Home If Its Not Broken Then Dont Fix It

04-23-2009, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	Actually, IMO circulation is more important than ventilation. As long as you open your tanks every few days to feed your frogs, that allows more than enough fresh air into the tank. Your better off using the fans to circulate the air already in the tank. Maybe put the fan in a chamber and circulate the air out one hole and back into the tank thru the other hole. Just my 2 cents. Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

04-24-2009, 01:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	I definitely have to agree with you marc better fresh air than circulating stank air. -Angeles

04-24-2009, 01:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
spartcus Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	I guess all do 1 fan in 1 fan out. Ill hook up 2 elbow pvc piping with computer fans in them in a glass chamber with screening. __________________ Go Big Or Go Home If Its Not Broken Then Dont Fix It

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