Air Conditioner Above Tank - Ok?

[chongwho]

First post on here guys. Hopefully many questions to come as I start my first real tank.

I have had a 10g tank for about 3 years and have had a reasonable amount of success with different little fish.
I am moving to a new apartment with (mostly) tiles in a week or 2, and I am looking to buy myself a 200l fresh water tank and really get in to the hobby.

The only problem is, the only real ideal spot for a bigger tank is right underneath where the air conditioning unit is on the wall. The air conditioner will get a lot of use as it can get quite hot on the Gold Coast in summer.

Do you think this will pose a threat to the keeping the temp warm? or will the heater be able to monitor and keep the water at the desired temps? anyone had a similar problem?

Anywho, seems like a great forum with lots of knowledge and experts, and i am looking forward to seeking more advise from all.

Cheers

 

[ellena]

Don't air conditioner units get really hot? That, coupled with the hot temps anyway might mean it'll be keeping it cool that is the problem.

 

[chongwho]

Don't air conditioner units get really hot? That, coupled with the hot temps anyway might mean it'll be keeping it cool that is the problem.

No i think that is the part that is outside that sucks in the air that gets hot. This is located right under where the cool air comes out.

 

[waterdrop]

On the face of it.. sounds like you'll be spending energy on two devices working a little against each other, but you'll just have to try it to know. It would be good to look hard for a better spot, sometimes they aren't apparent at first or perhaps the tank area could somehow be "hooded" from the direct flow of cold air. If the tank heater is a little underpowered you might need to prepare yourself for the expense of a larger wattage heater.

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