digglah
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I have an 80 gallon reef tank with a large quantity of soft corals. Generally during the summertime here, outdoor temperatures reach into the 100 degree range and often for consecutive days. The tank is located right next to my "wall unit" A/C ... so that will aid in keeping my tank cool (along with other tricks of the trade.. ie. frozen water jugs in the sump on extremely hot days) ... however, you never know when you are going to not be around on the days temperatures spike. I have many-a-time come home to find my tank has risen to the 90 degree range due to the heat within my house. My previous experiences of this nature always force coral-casualties.. often my fish are able to withstand the harsh conditions, but the corals often fall victim and basically disintegrate.
This coral tank is brand new this year (hasn't seen one of our summers) and just AMAZING.. so I am taking preventative measures this year to attempt to withstand the heat.
I have read that a reef tank that is maintained at 80-84 degrees year-round is able to withstand harsh temperatures in the 90 degree range for multiple days. Is there any truth to this?
Do any of you have any experience with a similar situation?
I am really not interested in purchasing a high priced cooler for the system... but if you have any relatively good ideas/deals on one of these I would be interested to hear.
Thanks.
This coral tank is brand new this year (hasn't seen one of our summers) and just AMAZING.. so I am taking preventative measures this year to attempt to withstand the heat.
I have read that a reef tank that is maintained at 80-84 degrees year-round is able to withstand harsh temperatures in the 90 degree range for multiple days. Is there any truth to this?
Do any of you have any experience with a similar situation?
I am really not interested in purchasing a high priced cooler for the system... but if you have any relatively good ideas/deals on one of these I would be interested to hear.
Thanks.