{"product_id":"zoo-med-aqua-cool-side-mount-aquarium-cooling-fan","title":"Zoo Med Aqua Cool | Adjustable Side-Mount Aquarium Cooling Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Aqua Cool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile, side-mounted aquarium cooling fan that helps bring tank temperatures down during warm months without committing to a chiller. Its fully adjustable, multi-directional nozzle lets you aim airflow directly across the water surface for evaporative cooling, or up at your light fixture to dissipate radiant heat. Safe for both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable, multi-directional discharge nozzle — aim airflow exactly where you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-mounted design — keeps the motor away from splash and prevents accidental immersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-voltage 12V DC operation — safer than line-voltage fans around water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo cooling modes — evaporative (across water surface) or radiant (up at lights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with both freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium cooling fans accelerate evaporation from the water surface. As water evaporates, heat goes with it — typically dropping tank temperatures 2–4°F depending on room humidity, lid configuration, and how directly the airflow hits the water. Aim the Aqua Cool's nozzle at the surface for direct evaporative cooling, or angle it upward toward a hot light fixture to pull heat away from above the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeads-up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaporation accelerates when a fan is running, which drops water level and (in saltwater tanks) raises salinity. Pair with an auto top-off like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tunze-255603-osmolator-3-nano-auto-top-off\"\u003eTunze Osmolator 3 Nano\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-desktop-ato\"\u003eRed Sea Desktop ATO\u003c\/a\u003e to keep parameters stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #ddd;width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med Aqua Cool (AA-13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-mount, hangs on aquarium rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully adjustable, multi-directional, wide discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC (low-voltage, includes adapter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tunze-255603-osmolator-3-nano-auto-top-off\"\u003eTunze Osmolator 3 Nano Auto Top-Off\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps salinity stable during accelerated evaporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-desktop-ato\"\u003eRed Sea Desktop ATO\u003c\/a\u003e — compact top-off for nano and desktop tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hanna-instruments-hi98509-checktemp-1-digital-thermometer\"\u003eHanna Checktemp 1 Digital Thermometer\u003c\/a\u003e — verify your actual tank temps before and after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/eheim\"\u003eEheim Jäger Heaters\u003c\/a\u003e — keep tight temperature balance through both seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/icecap\"\u003eIceCap Heater Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e — lock in a stable target temp when pairing fan with heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much will this lower my tank temperature?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn most rooms you can expect a drop of 2–4°F. Dry, air-conditioned rooms see the biggest gains; humid environments see less. Best results come with the lid removed or partially opened so moist air can escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I aim it at my light instead of the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's exactly what the adjustable nozzle is designed for. Aiming up at a hot LED fixture or canopy pulls heat away from above the tank without accelerating surface evaporation as aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe near saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The side-mounted design and low-voltage 12V operation are specifically intended for use over wet environments. Keep the adapter and cord above the waterline as you would with any aquarium equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an auto top-off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly recommended, especially on reef tanks. Cooling fans dramatically increase evaporation, which lowers water level and raises salinity. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-sea-desktop-ato\"\u003eATO system\u003c\/a\u003e keeps your parameters stable while the fan does its job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48542803263707,"sku":"AA-13","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/jrzukbzowkjdcgyo4k9o.jpg?v=1775072319","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoo-med-aqua-cool-side-mount-aquarium-cooling-fan","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}