Help with reef temp's!!

[jake123]

I keep my tank around 75 degrees.. I have read that is a good range.
I keep hearing that it is to cold for most reef's.
Is this true?
Please help!!!

 

[farslayer]

I've heard more along the lines of 78-82 as a good range. I maintain 78-80 in mine.

 

[patandlace]

It's a little cold, I would raise it slowly. I keep mine at 80. It's more important that your temperature doesn't fluctuate alot than worrying about a certain number. Anywhere from 78-82 is usually good.

 

[jake123]

Thanks for the info!!

 

[jake123]

Bump!!
Please comment..

 

[al mc]

JAke..I agree with the other postings....I would be adding heat to a reef tank
that read '75'. I go for 78-80 range personally.

 

[tiberius]

In my LFS they have signs up stating fresh and saltwater tanks should be kept at 82 degrees. I let mine get up to 86 before I turn on the A/C. In the Winter, I keep it between 80-82.

 

[kjohansen]

At least 78, between 78-81 is optimal.. If you have lots of corals and or anenomes at least 80.

 

[sjimmyh]

I use 80-82 with a chiller. Most literature out there will tell you anywhere from 74-79, which seems odd to me since this is usually the low end of most natural reefs. Some reef waters of the indo-pacific can reach the 90s.
Keep in mind, disolved O2 and disolved CO2 will go DOWN as temps go UP. CO2 is no big deal since higher CO2 tends to drive down your pH. O2 levels, of course, are very important though. This may be why so much literature recommends the lower end of the natural reef temps. (to maximize O2)
In answer to your question, if your livestock is happy I would be hesitant to change temps. If you want to try something different, change slowly and see how it goes over a week or two. Find something that your happy with that makes energy costs something you are happy with too. THAT would be where I would keep mine... Hehe, that's exactly why I do 80-82. Minimal chiller run time with the results I want.