Is 75-76F too low for reef?

[thang45]

Should I increase it?

 

[deon nyc]

yes at least in the low 8o's

 

[ophiura]

Well, it would be great for some cooler water areas, but most run their tanks around 78-81 degrees. I would say you are definitely on the colder side and unless you are keeping cooler water reefs, I would increase it.

 

[aquaknight]

Originally Posted by Deon NYC
http:///forum/post/3149117
yes at least in the low 8o's
Negative. 75-76°F is perfectly acceptable, and if you have a decent system that's geared more towards fish then corals, it's preferred.
I'd say the bottom limit is around 74°, with the upper limit being around 84°. Though what you don't want, is a great temperature swing. The more consistent your tank temp stays, the better. It's fine if it runs at 76° or 82°, but what you don't want is your tank swinging from 76° to 82° in the same 24hr. period.

 

[nycbob]

75-76 is fine. mine is at 76-78 constantly.

 

[tekisui]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3149214
75-76 is fine. mine is at 76-78 constantly.
+1

 

[cranberry]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3149214
mine is at 76-78 constantly.
+2

 

[jas1]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3149214
75-76 is fine. mine is at 76-78 constantly.
+3

 

[loopy101]

+4

 

[fraggle rock]

+ 5

 

[thang45]

Thank you everyone.
BTW, Number + means you guys agree?
Mine stays at 75-76F constantly too. But I have read most people prefer 78-80F.
I will go in the middle, I will try to hit 77-78F. Currently I have two computer fans blowing at my 250W MH lights. I think if I turn of one fans then the temp will stay at 77-78. Please let me know your thoughts.
I currently keeping corals and fish.

 

[fraggle rock]

It may, whatever you do to raise the temp do it gradually, shutting down a fan, adding heaters, whatever you do , keep it subtle to avoid rapid temp flux.

 

[jas1]

Originally Posted by thang45
http:///forum/post/3149549
Thank you everyone.
BTW, Number + means you guys agree?
Mine stays at 75-76F constantly too. But I have read most people prefer 78-80F.
I will go in the middle, I will try to hit 77-78F. Currently I have two computer fans blowing at my 250W MH lights. I think if I turn of one fans then the temp will stay at 77-78. Please let me know your thoughts.
I currently keeping corals and fish.
+ is the same as saying "I second that"
I have a 300W heater in my sump that is set at 79F. Keeps the DT at 77-78F

 

[thang45]

Originally Posted by fraggle rock
http:///forum/post/3149555
It may, whatever you do to raise the temp do it gradually, shutting down a fan, adding heaters, whatever you do , keep it subtle to avoid rapid temp flux.
Noted and thank you
Originally Posted by Jas1
http:///forum/post/3149584
+ is the same as saying "I second that"
I have a 300W heater in my sump that is set at 79F. Keeps the DT at 77-78F

cool, I learned something new.
Thank you

 

[lietz06]

I keep mine at about 79-81

 

[coral keeper]

I keep my tank at 80F-82F during the summer and 75F-78F during the winter and my tank is a mixed reef.

 

[thang45]

Originally Posted by lietz06
http:///forum/post/3149727
I keep mine at about 79-81

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/3149748
I keep my tank at 80F-82F during the summer and 75F-78F during the winter and my tank is a mixed reef.
So high temp is not too bad.

 

[coral keeper]

Originally Posted by thang45
http:///forum/post/3149753
So high temp is not too bad.
Define "high temp"? I've kept my tanks at 86F some times during the summer with no side effects. I believe Bang Guy kept his amazing looking 10 gallon SPS tank at a constant 86F.

 

[signman]

i keep mine about 79

 

[thang45]

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/3149773
Define "high temp"? I've kept my tanks at 86F some times during the summer with no side effects. I believe Bang Guy kept his amazing looking 10 gallon SPS tank at a constant 86F.
WOW, 86F? sounded like my Discus tank.