Temp Issue help me PLZZ
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robpsca
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Originally Posted by bsp
I have a 12 gal Nano and my temp. is about 86 which is to high, so I have a fan blowing on it,and it is staying about 78 now. However I don't like that idea. Does anyone elso have this problem with the closed nano tanks heating up and what is your advise?
possibly a lower watt heater? smaller tank = smaller heater
I have a 12 gal Nano and my temp. is about 86 which is to high, so I have a fan blowing on it,and it is staying about 78 now. However I don't like that idea. Does anyone elso have this problem with the closed nano tanks heating up and what is your advise?
possibly a lower watt heater? smaller tank = smaller heater
bang guy
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Originally Posted by NanoKid
i just got home from school 3 hours ago and my temp was fine 78 now sence the day has gone by it changed to 80-81 but ive been trying to lower it with the temputure knob and it well not seem to go down can some one explain why this is happing to me??? :help: :help: :help: :help:
Don't let the temp drop more than a couple degrees at a time.
2 things -
1 - Your heater could be stuck on. It should have a light that indicates when the heater is actually on. If you turn the knob down and the light stays on then the heater is defective. If you turn the knob and the light goes out then make sure you don't set it too low.
2 - More likely your lights are heating up the water. As stated earlier, 81 is fine, if not ideal for a reef tank. My suggestion would be to set your heater for 80F so that it doesn't cool off to fast after the lights go off.
i just got home from school 3 hours ago and my temp was fine 78 now sence the day has gone by it changed to 80-81 but ive been trying to lower it with the temputure knob and it well not seem to go down can some one explain why this is happing to me??? :help: :help: :help: :help:
Don't let the temp drop more than a couple degrees at a time.
2 things -
1 - Your heater could be stuck on. It should have a light that indicates when the heater is actually on. If you turn the knob down and the light stays on then the heater is defective. If you turn the knob and the light goes out then make sure you don't set it too low.
2 - More likely your lights are heating up the water. As stated earlier, 81 is fine, if not ideal for a reef tank. My suggestion would be to set your heater for 80F so that it doesn't cool off to fast after the lights go off.
littleliza
Member
Agreed, I have the 12 gallon nano and my daytime temp. was 81 and dropping to 78 at night. I ran a fan over the water surface during the day a couple of days and then decided it was better and easier to just keep it at a stable higher temperature than have the fluctuation from day to night from the lights. I keep my 50 watt heater at 81 degrees now.
bawood
Member
Originally Posted by bsp
My heater doesn't come on during the day. I have it set at 77. It's only a 50 watt heater, it's the lights that heat my water. Any other suggestions.
Fans, Chillers, or a cooler room. Those are about the limit of your options. It's not uncommom for lights to have a heating effect. How bad is the temp change?
My heater doesn't come on during the day. I have it set at 77. It's only a 50 watt heater, it's the lights that heat my water. Any other suggestions.
Fans, Chillers, or a cooler room. Those are about the limit of your options. It's not uncommom for lights to have a heating effect. How bad is the temp change?
bawood
Member
Consider the volume of the ocean. There are currents that generally neutralize it. The depths don't get any warmth from the sun.
2 degrees is generally considered within the safe range. The less you experience the better.
It's could be partially related to your house/room temperature in addition to your lights as most people tend to keep their house warmer during the day. Sometimes turning down the thermostat on your house a little or not having it heat as high in the morning can reduce the effect.
2 degrees is generally considered within the safe range. The less you experience the better.
It's could be partially related to your house/room temperature in addition to your lights as most people tend to keep their house warmer during the day. Sometimes turning down the thermostat on your house a little or not having it heat as high in the morning can reduce the effect.