best aquarium fan

**dnsfpl** · 5th Jul 2011, 22:20

if noise is not a concern, what fan will you recommend?

iirc mr aqua tornado fan is the best aquarium fan

8 tubes are hot, need some fans to blow away the heat

thanks

**Numbskull** · 5th Jul 2011, 22:31

Originally Posted by dnsfpl

if noise is not a concern, what fan will you recommend?

iirc mr aqua tornado fan is the best aquarium fan

8 tubes are hot, need some fans to blow away the heat

thanks

i second your own nomination.haha

**curryfishhead** · 6th Jul 2011, 23:20

If noise is not a issue, I think there are stronger fans around. I am using Mr AQUA Tornado fan now. It is strong and quiet.

You can try to find those clip on fan (used to clamp on desktop), I think they are stronger but noisier and topping up those evaporated water will be a big challenge...nothing come free...lol...

Just my 1 cent worth...

**jeffteo** · 7th Jul 2011, 00:36

The ANS fan will be quiet and efficient. Get the bigger one and blow it across the light from one end to the next if main aim is to cool the light. For marine or fw tank?

**dnsfpl** · 7th Jul 2011, 12:58

its for my reef setup

intend to install a fan to blow my lighting
logic similar to ATI powermodule

8 x 54w are boiling my water

**jeffteo** · 7th Jul 2011, 13:57

Originally Posted by dnsfpl

its for my reef setup

intend to install a fan to blow my lighting
logic similar to ATI powermodule

8 x 54w are boiling my water

Fan may only cool down the hardware but not sure if radiated heat will be reduced. You may want to try use those large direct AC powered exhast fan used to cool hifi audio system or server racks. Those are more lasting and reliable. Simlim tower should have. But you need to find a way to mount it if your tank does not have hood.

**Starlett** · 10th Jul 2011, 00:50

I agree ANS is one of the most quiet fans. But the metal part will rust, so must be careful not to accidentally drop it into your tank.

**barmby** · 10th Jul 2011, 01:34

Toyomi still the best. Carrefour selling them. Don't laugh. I am using it

**andrewheng** · 13th Jul 2011, 16:08

Originally Posted by barmby

Toyomi still the best. Carrefour selling them. Don't laugh. I am using it

I used clip on Toyomi fan for my marina tank before.
Most of the parts are plastic so there'll be no rust.

**jeffteo** · 13th Jul 2011, 16:33

Adding on. A typical 32 inch Toyomi fan is about 85W when running at full speed, i measured before and it is half the power when running a low speed. So if cost is a concern, DIY fan will be cheaper in the long run. A 230V AC cooler fan is around 5-10 W. DC powered using adapter is even lower.