Feelin' Hot! Hot! Hot!

Summer is well in full swing now, and if you haven't already been battling heat, you will. Battling the heat can be difficult, and often times we must resort to expensive or drastic measures.

So what causes the temperature in your aquarium to rise? Well in the warmer times of the year (usually Summer), the ambient temperature will certainly be the main cause. The warmer weather can shoot temperatures up into the 80's or even 90's, and this can be extremely stressful (or deadly) for your reef tank. There are also other factors that contribute heat including pumps, power heads, and lighting.

So what can we do to combat this? Well, there are many angles to try. No one way is necessarily better than the other, and you may wish to combine multiple methods. (Read more after the jump)...

"Beat the Heat" with Marine Depot

My friends at MarineDepot.com are having a Beat the Heat Summer Giveaway (link to Facebook). There is no purchase necessary to enter. Hobbyists need only to sign-up for the Marine Depot Email Newsletter during the months of July or August 2011 to be eligible. Current subscribers (like myself) are automatically entered into the giveaway! (Visit MarineDepot.com for contest rules.)

First prize is an UP Aqua 4-Row Flexible Aquarium Cooling Fan and a hydra Glass Hang-on Thermometer. Visit MarineDepot.com for more information.