What is the ideal temperature for salt water tank?

[tasha799]

HI
What is the ideal temperature for the salt water fish tank? My fish tank is at 71F.
Thanks a lot!

 

[cboyfan2020]

I would say 77 degrees at the minimum. Mine is at 79 and some keep theirs at like 82. I would shoot for anywhere from 77-83 degrees. 71 is definately too cold.

 

[tasha799]

is it okay to raise the heater and let it go up quickly or should we do it over time

 

[tasha799]

thank you =)

 

[dreeves]

Slowly raise your temp...at the rate of about 1 degree per day...what ever temp you decide on...maintain it there. Temp change is a leading cause of stress and we all know what stress can do...