MVB in X fire tank. . . problem?

[h0ndap0w3r]

Hello all,

i just recently set up my xfire tanks, 2 x 2 x 4 with the light fixtured mounted inside of the enclosure.

I used these same bulbs, 100watt trex bulbs on a 40 breeder and had perfect temps.

now in my xfire tank the temps are shooting upwards of 115, this is with as much ventilation i can get into the tank, i had even hooked up some old computer fans to push fresh air in the tanks and im still getting pretty high readings.

does anyone know or have a similar issue, i want to get some 60watt EB's from reptile UV, but they are currently out of stock and back ordered. Does anyone else use 100watt bulbs in a Xfire enclosure? they have about 14 inches to the basking spot and its still getting pretty high. . .

help?

 

[LJean]

I have no solution for you. I will be getting the 100 watt Trex soon so will be watching the thread.

 

[GoFast]

if you reverse those fans to pull hot air out then you should notice a decrease in temps.

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

ohhhh. . . well that might make more sense now. . . gosh dammit so stupid, why didnt i think of that before. . . .hahahah its easier to take heat out, then to replace it with cooler air. By doing that it would also create a suction inside of the tank, thus pulling cool air in, while at the same time removing warm air. . . . hummm i should have thought that out a tiny bit more.

ill give it a try tomorrow since i wont be home from school untill prob about 8 or 9 tonight

 

[LJean]

Let us know if it works, LOL
I wouldnt' have thought of that either.

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

i think its easier to create a vacuum then it is to create positive pressure.

 

[h0ndap0w3r]

making them exhaust fans seems to have worked. .. thanks for the idea