Biocube 32 Lid Fan Mount

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My Corlife Biocube 32 with upgraded Steve's LEDs was getting too hot and after removing the feeding lid, still would reach 82-83 degrees. I decided to create an 80mm fan mount that replaces the lid as the other fan options I saw ran from the back of the lid. The results were a 5-6 degree drop in temp with the smaller flat mount. I increased the intensity of the lights which added a couple degrees back but was still much better. The issue with the smaller mount is it can only open about 60 degrees so may be an issue in some cases. I then redesigned it adding an angle to the fan which gave more clearance for opening and it now opens about 80 degrees. It seemed to improve the cooling as my temps went back down. Where my temps were hitting 82-83 degrees, might temps now go a little above 75. The fan I used is an AC Infinity Multifan S1 which is only 26cfm but is dead silent and cools the tank enough. You can find it here but can use any 80mm fan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G059G86?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details Print with the fins down with tree supports. I printed at .12mm but you can also print at .2. 10% infil is strong enough. When installing the mount, be sure it "clicks" into the notches on the sides.