Got a fever of 86 degrees.

[candycane]

Originally Posted by azfishgal
Well, all I know is my QT was at 85 for a long time and I did not notice any altering chemically bonded molecules in my tank. I'm no scientist though, just going by what my test results were, which was the same at 85 as it was at 78.

I can be completely wrong with this issue and that's ok with me, wouldn't be the first time.

You are probably not wrong. Like I was saying in the post, there are HUNDREDS of things that can prevent precipitation of certain chemicals that should be altered at those temps.

 

[autofreak44]

if you are still determined to get your temp down despite all this talk, go pick up a cheap minifridge and a pump and A LOT of aquarium tubing and then just loop about 20 feet of tubing through the fridge and route the water back into the tank... if its too cold then the heater will pick up the slack... if its too hot then you neeed to convince your room mate to get realistic

 

[colotl]

I have my tank in the garage. Last few days here in CA. have been hot. Tank has reached 85-86. I bought two 80mm x 80mm fans and it has maintained it at 78-80. Fans cost me 4 bucks each.

 

[tx reef]

Do you ever read Reef Keeping Magazine?
Numerous studies have been done on this subject. Go to the website and do a search on temperature.
I will trust Randy Holmes-Farley and my own experience on this one.
Oh, and how about telling us what would cause the water chemistry in my tank and some others not to be effected by higher temperature?
Most coral formations and fish on the Great Barrier Reef live in water ranging from 80 - 91 degrees.......