Condensation blocks aquarium front view

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The water in my aquarium is a cool 10c this time of year; whenever a temporary sudden rise of ambient temperature occurs (or my breath blows onto the front glass), condensation sets on the outside of the front glass, partially obscuring my view into the aquarium.
Do you also find that problem? Have you any bright ideas how to reduce/eliminate that external condensation? Ventilation? Heating?
 
Another member suggested using a very small ammount of shampoo on the outside of the glass being very carefull not to get any inside the tank

this works wonders and i've used it on my bathroom mirrors too.
 
Yes, i AM familiar with this effect, worth (carefully) trying.
Thanks Dan
 
Here is the original thread:
http://www.caudata.org/forum/messages/793/74171.html
I still think this isn't a good idea. Anything on the outside of a tank will eventually get to the inside, albeit in trace amounts.

Ventilating or heating the outside of the tank would work, but may be difficult. And of course heating is counter-productive to keeping the tank cool. My suggestion would be to keep a cloth near the tank and wipe off the condensation as needed.
 
anyone considered the "anti-fog" substances sold for use on eyeglasses/goggles? I've bought them before, but just off the top of my head I have no clue what's in them.
 
Does any one have a soultion for condensation on the inside of the tank without removing the lid.. My tank is half and half so that I can get a frog, but they have a tendancy to jump out (it's already happend once!) thanks
 
The best long-term solution for condensation on the inside of the tank is adding ventilation. If the tank has a heater, this wouldn't be a good idea as it will cool the tank. But for newts, which are normally unheated, it both gets rid of the condensation AND keeps the tank water cooler as an added benefit.

Here is an example of a tank where I have screen across the rear cutouts, and I added holes to the front part to get rid of the condensation problem.
 

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