Lighting and temperature control

[Squeven]

Hello Everyone,

I live in an area that doesn’t normally get hot, but this summer has had some brutal days. Temperatures have gotten high enough to effect my corals.
I have a BioCube 32 with stock LED lights and the hood. Would removing the hood help with temperature control? I know it will help when I upgrade lights.
What do I do about potential jumpers?
Current stock is:
2 Ocellaris Clowns (Coral and Marlin)
1 Fire Fish
1 Watchman Goby (Goldie) and his shrimp
1 Purple Striped Dottyback (Rufio)
1 Torch (Effected by jump in temperature)
1 Branching Hammer
1 small Zoa colony
1 Unidentified bonus frag
1 Scoly

Any help, advice or recommendations would be great!!

 

[Marvollo]

Removing the hood can help. You can easily get a red sea diy mesh kit for the top to stop jumpers. Be ready for a lot more top off.

 

[Squeven]

Removing the hood can help. You can easily get a red sea diy mesh kit for the top to stop jumpers. Be ready for a lot more top off.

Didn’t think about that. I’m sure topping off will be better than a fish soup. Thanks for the heads up on top off!!

 

[Lightspeed]

Yeah open hood will help alot, you can also direct a fan onto the water surface as well if needed

 

[RobB'z Reef]

Also, approach this slowly, but supplement top off water with ice cubes. It's not feasible for larger tanks but yours is small enough. It's labor intensive but short term it might help if increased EVAP doesn't prove effective? Also on hot days try reducing your light cycle. Watch out for those zoas tho, they're jumpers.

 

[Pistondog]

I freeze water in quart jugs and put in sump as required on hot days.
4 is my max, dont worry if the temp rises to 82 or 83.
Fan is very helpful, but it must really blow.