Temp at 75 to 84

[cenzo]

I have a 3 gal tank when my lights are on the temp hits 83 when the lights are off its around 75 this cant be good should I try to keep it at 84 all the time with a heater?

 

[mountainbiker619]

I would say you need to keep it at a constant temp, regardless of what temp you chose to keep it at.

 

[cenzo]

is 85 good?

 

[t gallo]

i dont know,are your fish and corals happy? i would try to keep it at 80 to 82. use a heater dont let it fluctuate that much, thats a lot of stress your putting on to your tank inhabitant's.

 

[Reefguide]

Over a 5 degree temp change is bad IMO.... 85 is a bit warm I think...

 

[Anonymous]

75 is a tad low imo

are the corals complaining? If it aint broke dont fix it

 

[stlfishguy]

I had a 7 gallon nano that had similar problems. An el-cheapo heater from the local Walmart pet shop solved my problem along with flipping the lid open whenever the lights were on.

 

[Ken2001]

I'd look to keep it around 80 - 82. Flipping the hood lid up when the lights are on is a good idea, or you could put some spacers between the hood and the tank to allow a little airflow to keep the temps from going too high. If you do this, keep an eye on evaporation of your water, as even a little evap will cause large fluctuations in a 3gal. Definately get a heater to minimize the fluctuation - 75 is a tad low in my opinion, and the 9 degree temp swing is too much.

Best regards,

Ken

 

[Bill2]

If you turn up the heater you'll still get the swing just at a higher range. Find some way to cool the tank when the lights are on.