Temperature

[Stephen3302]

I have had trouble keeping my temp in the high to mid seventies because I sold my chiller and dont want the excess costs associated with running one. However, now my tank is running at a bit higher temp. Is a temp. range of 79-82 too high? I have read/heard mixed reviews and I'd like some tested input. Thanks in advance, sdreefs always comes through. :D

[MrKrispy]

82 is fine. Put a fan on the water surface, that is the cheapest and easiest solution. Have extra topoff water ready though.

[Dakota]

yep. My tank is kept at 79.5-82 depending on the time of year. NO problems. Everyone has been happy.

[pk-sd]

Mine is always running at 79. In summer some days goes up to 82. Never a problem. Mid seventy might be too low for a tropical reef. The key is not to have a large temperature swing in a day.

[Stephen3302]

Thanks for the input, it has minimized my fears about the temp. situation, and I completely agree on the temp. range regulation, I never go more than +/- 3. :D

[MonsterC]

My Nano is at 81-84 all the time.Hit 88 last weekend with no casualties and everything is Happy!!!(LUCKILY):D

[swissfish]

i try to leep my temp at 81F works great, everything happy!

[sdmasseuse]

I use to stress about this all the time. Now that I have had my tank for a while when it gets really hot in the summer I just make sure my tank doesn't get too hot. My upstairs tank has gotten as high as 86 without casualties.


My Nano is at 81-84 all the time.Hit 88 last weekend with no casualties and everything is Happy!!!(LUCKILY):D

[smirkis]

wow whata old bump

my nano crept up to 88-90 with no casualties. gotta watch the temps tho, my neighbors tank crept up to 90 and all his softies melted