temp

[sharonkookie]

whats the best temp to keep tank at with live rock and fish?

 

[PeeJ]

most will say 72-78 maybe you should start a poll...for what its worth my tank runs at about 80 usually

 

[ChrisRD]

It's an on-going topic of debate and opinions vary, but, FWIW, I like something around 78-80.

 

[PeeJ]

its pretty hard to keep it low unless you have a chiller or crank the hell out of your AC.

ive suffered no ill effects....how bout you chris? ive seen mine go up to 83 in the summer

 

[ChrisRD]

In the 12 years I've been keeping marine fish I've maintained my tanks at anywhere from 76 - 82. The last few years I've been keeping them around 79-80. To be honest, I haven't really noticed any big differences.

IMO/IME temp stability is more important than the actual number (although a small or gradual temp swing doesn't seem to be a big problem either). I mainly just try to avoid large/rapid temp swings as it seems to be stressful to the fish.

 

[sharonkookie]

thanks for the help everyone

 

[Anonymous]

IMO/IME temp stability is more important than the actual number (although a small or gradual temp swing doesn't seem to be a big problem either). I mainly just try to avoid large/rapid temp swings as it seems to be stressful to the fish.

FWIW, I agree completely with Chris. I have slowly raised my temp over the past few years from 75 to 81...and haven't noticed any differences. If I made that change over a few days, I'm not sure I could say that.

Chris

 

[Anonymous]

I keep my tank 80-82 with some spikes up to 85 from time to time. I have not had any problems.

 

[sharonkookie]

i guess i will keep mine at 79-81

 

[OD-UNICRON]

I keep mine at 77.

 

[DaGoldenChild]

I keep mine at 79