temp

[greenstreet.1]

to all have a problem my temp is going up and down don't have a chiller is there anyway i can solve my problem with out using a chiller. If not what chiller you will recommend for use in a 20g sump/ref with a 75gL mix reef display. I think it may be the source of my ich problem:shhh:

 

[aznt1217]

How bad are the swings? Some temperature fluctuation should be normal.

 

[dubs]

what kind of light u using?? i use a azoo 4 unit fan when mh r running blowing air on the surfice of the water and i a have a jbj 1/1o chiller but it dont come on that much on 65g dt an 25g sum/fuge i get abou 2 degree in temp swing now and 3 degree in the summer

 

[greenstreet.1]

sometimes 2-4d now heater in sump is at 74degrees

 

[dubs]

2to 4 is not that much 74 is a littl low tho 77 to 79 would be better at least that were i keep my tank and i an not having any issue

 

[greenstreet.1]

using 2x150 MH 4xt'5 2xfans in light system also the problem may also be the light in my sump just remember that since i started to leave it on 24/7 temp problem started.just changed the bulb temp is at 76 for now we will see what happens when the display come on.

 

[Dre]

2to 4 is not that much 74 is a littl low tho 77 to 79 would be better at least that were i keep my tank and i an not having any issue

A sudden 2-4 degree drop or increase in temp. is a big difference to some fish and corals more so in a small tank .I am not saying a chiller is a must, that is totally up to you to decide but it would definitely make life for you and your animals less stressfull.

 

[darkdrako]

When are you having your temperature swings (lights come on, off, middle of light cycle, etc) and how long do they stay at a certain temperature for?

 

[finksmart]

If you're handy you could plump the water through the inside of your fridge/freezer and let it cool down your tank that way. I've seen someone do that the temp stays solid.

 

[cmor1701d]

Try adding a fan (as already suggested) blowing across the top of the tank. I have a 7" fan blowing across the top of 125g and the temp stays at 79 deg +/- 1.

I use a long glass scientific thermometer to check the temp.

 

[beerfish]

A $99 RKL controller, a heater and a couple of clip on fans keep the temp on my 75g within 1 degree under normal conditions (79-80). If it goes above 81, it will shut down my lights and beep like crazy.