ericholcek
Member
Is 81 degrees a good temperature. My tank is constantly 81. The heater is set for 79 and it never goes on. The thermometer always reads 81-82. Is this ok? What gives?
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mburnickas
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81 is fine just make sure it is a contant temp. What kind of heater is it?
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thomas712
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81 is fine for now, I'll bet that heater goes on in the Jersey winter though. 
Are you sure there is no flucuations when lights on daytime, and lights off at night?
Thomas
Are you sure there is no flucuations when lights on daytime, and lights off at night?
Thomas
spmnarciso
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I run mine between 81.5-83.0. You should have some added temp when your lights go on...really depends on lighting though. Get a backup thermometer, just to verify.
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thomas712
Guest
Might want to check pumps for heat output as well.
ericholcek
Member
I am at work all day so I really can not check the daily temperature till the weekend. However the lights are power compacts 65 watts with 4 bulbs. When I woke up this morning the tank was the same temperature as it was when the lights were on when I was going to bed last night. My house is 75 degrees. If it is the pump how do I fix it? I really do not want to buy a chiiler, as I feel like I spent a fortune in the last month to get this tank up and running; plus I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks. I am also checking the temperature with one of the stick on thermometers. How accurate are those in general? Thanks for your help.
ericholcek
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spmnarciso
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If your temp is at 81-82. Don't worry. be thankful that it does not fluctuate.