Hello,
I recently replaced by Biocube 14 canopy with the new LED Biocube 14/16 canopy. The water temperature has gone up from 77F to 85F.
I've called Coralife and lady I spoke to says the water temperature increase is due to the water pump, or the temperature of the room. I said it doesn't make sense when the only thing I've changed is the canopy. She's adamant it's not the canopy but asked that I verify my room temperature, etc.
Concerned that I purchased a faulty canopy, I purchased another one, but it's the same thing. When I do my water change every week, it brings the temperature down, but then it goes up again. So every night, I put in a frozen bottle of water to cool down the water temperature. Also, putting ice packs on the outside of the glass to keep it around 83F. What are the chances I purchased 2 faulty canopies?
I've never had this temperature increase in 5 years I've owned this Biocube14. I don't get why an LED light canopy raises the water temp by so much. Before I came on this forum, I found out that a couple of people complained on Amazon Comments as well. Anything I can do besides sticking a bottle of ice in there every night?
In the tank I only have a clownfish and anemone. Both seem to be doing ok, but not sure how they will do long term.
I hope someone can advise here. Thanks!
I recently replaced by Biocube 14 canopy with the new LED Biocube 14/16 canopy. The water temperature has gone up from 77F to 85F.
I've called Coralife and lady I spoke to says the water temperature increase is due to the water pump, or the temperature of the room. I said it doesn't make sense when the only thing I've changed is the canopy. She's adamant it's not the canopy but asked that I verify my room temperature, etc.
Concerned that I purchased a faulty canopy, I purchased another one, but it's the same thing. When I do my water change every week, it brings the temperature down, but then it goes up again. So every night, I put in a frozen bottle of water to cool down the water temperature. Also, putting ice packs on the outside of the glass to keep it around 83F. What are the chances I purchased 2 faulty canopies?
I've never had this temperature increase in 5 years I've owned this Biocube14. I don't get why an LED light canopy raises the water temp by so much. Before I came on this forum, I found out that a couple of people complained on Amazon Comments as well. Anything I can do besides sticking a bottle of ice in there every night?
In the tank I only have a clownfish and anemone. Both seem to be doing ok, but not sure how they will do long term.
I hope someone can advise here. Thanks!
