Temperature

[sharon]

Another question
After much reading, I am confused as to what optimum temp. should be. Right at the moment, the water in my 20 gal. is 80. Is that to high? Nothing in tank right now but some live rock.
Sharon

 

[m1rodrig]

Mine runs between 78-80.80 is fine

 

[joe's reefer]

IM 78-80 occasionally 81

 

[indy1]

My tanks temp is between 82-84.. Has been that way since day 1 with no problems. Just as long as the temp doesn't have any major fluctuations you'll be fine..
My wife told me she heard that you have less of a problem with ICH at higher temps??????
I've also thinking of adding a fan to my canopy to try and bring the temp. down a couple of degrees.....

 

[byrself]

i run both of mine @ 80

 

[justin_ny]

my tank is running to 81 F and still doing fine

 

[finger leather]

My tank temp is usually 79-80-81- and very rarely 82. Your temp is fine, Just make sure it doesnt go past 86.

 

[sharon]

I know with freshwater, higher temps. are used when treating for illness.
Just wanted to make sure I had water at right temp. for saltwater.
Thanks for all the help.
Sharon