temperature parameters

[pipebender]

after reading some of the posts on here. i now find temp ranges confusing.
I know to keep temperature as stable as possible.
but what range should i do this in.
e.g 74-76 76-78 or 78-80 80-82


what is the minimum for reef and fish and what is the max temperatures.

 

[hdtran]

You've pretty much got the range. Depending on the provenance of the fish or coral, some may inhabit a naturally warmer (say Red Sea) or cooler (say Gulf of Mexico) part of that range.

Just pick a temperature you like and stick with it. I personally like 76-78F.

 

[Mikef1]

I keep mine from 79-80f

 

[pipebender]

8O thanks for the replies 8O
my tank raises to 84 with the lights on is this too high.

 

[Mikef1]

There are so many opinions on this but IMO that is border line to getting to high, I wouldnt let it get any higher than that. Also if your corals are thriving and arent showing signs of being stressed than you should be fine.

 

[pipebender]

just put 2 cooling fans from computer cases on top of tank run to a 12v power supply temp coming down now currently at 81.5 i use digi thermometer checked against a glass internal.

 

[nanocat]

I like to set the temp for the high range of what the tank will reach with fans, but no chiller. In my case, around 79-80. I'd really prefer 78, but then I'd be faced with 78 at night and possibly 80-82 in the summer, so I opt for the least amount of variance.

 

[pipebender]

temp dropped to 75.8 without lights and reached 77.4 with lights got fans on variable power supply so can alter speeds. looks like they are doing the job ok..may go up a little in summer....

Thanks to you all for the help...much appreciated.

 

[ChrisRD]

I keep mine from 79-80f

same here

 

[jandree22]

I keep mine from 79-80f

same here

me three

fans work wonders at keeping water temps down... just keep an eye on your water levels because it will cause a lot of evaporation

 

[shawnz28]

For me anything between 77-81 is fine but try to keep the daily swing within 2 degrees if possible

 

[Anonymous]

mine is 78 all the time.