Tank naturally sitting at 20 degrees

suitable4frank

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I've recently set up a new 180L tank (been running for 3 days now) and it's naturally sitting at 20 degrees.
I have no idea how to lower it permanently. I can't afford a chiller and I don't really see the point seen as I literally have to lower it by 2-4 degrees.
I've been leaving the lid open to help evaporation: nothing. Turned off all radiators in my room: nothing. Installed air stones to keep up a little water movement: nothing. And turned off all lights in that area: nothing.
My current tank sits at about 17 degrees and it's pretty much right next door to this new one.
Can anyone help at all?
 
Swap thermometers between the tanks. They may just be reading differently.
 
Yeah I have, I even put the thermometer in my tropical tank to make sure it was reading correctly and it seems fine.
 
Blow a small fan over the top of the warmer tank. It will drop the temp by evaporative cooling.
 
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