Whats to hot for a reef?
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braydonosu
Member
You may run into a few problems with some of the more delicate corals, but IMO and IME stability is key. If you can't get temps below 82, then keep them stable at 82. It will be much easier on the animals - someone correct me if I'm wrong.
socal57che
Active Member
If you keep adjusting your heater and the temp still rises to 82, you may have a sticking heater.
If it's light and pump induced heat, you might want to consider a chiller.
82 is ok, but if you're at 82 now, July is going to be an issue.
If it's light and pump induced heat, you might want to consider a chiller.
82 is ok, but if you're at 82 now, July is going to be an issue.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by socal57che
http:///forum/post/2992263
If you keep adjusting your heater and the temp still rises to 82, you may have a sticking heater.
If it's light and pump induced heat, you might want to consider a chiller.
82 is ok, but if you're at 82 now, July is going to be an issue.
+1 on that
ALso...what type of lighting do you have? And how far from the top of aquarium are they?
http:///forum/post/2992263
If you keep adjusting your heater and the temp still rises to 82, you may have a sticking heater.
If it's light and pump induced heat, you might want to consider a chiller.
82 is ok, but if you're at 82 now, July is going to be an issue.
+1 on that
ALso...what type of lighting do you have? And how far from the top of aquarium are they?
socal57che
Active Member
Originally Posted by Heli-Boy
http:///forum/post/2992320
I have the heater off. So 82 is ok if I keep it at 82 and let it stay there.Thanks guys/girls big help!!!!
82 is my limit. If you are at 82 with no heater, it WILL increase this summer.
What equipment do you have?
Can you post your tank specs and livestock list?
Do you have a canopy?
Originally Posted by hlcroghan
http:///forum/post/2992334
the lights are keeping the water at 82??? yeah that is gonna be a problem come summertime......you may want to look at a chiller before then.
I would agree.
http:///forum/post/2992320
I have the heater off. So 82 is ok if I keep it at 82 and let it stay there.Thanks guys/girls big help!!!!
82 is my limit. If you are at 82 with no heater, it WILL increase this summer.
What equipment do you have?
Can you post your tank specs and livestock list?
Do you have a canopy?
Originally Posted by hlcroghan
http:///forum/post/2992334
the lights are keeping the water at 82??? yeah that is gonna be a problem come summertime......you may want to look at a chiller before then.
I would agree.
heli-boy
Member
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1 x 65W Fluorescent PL Lamp
1 x 65W Actinic Blue PL Lamp
2 x Dual Bluemoon LEDs
1 Skilter 400 Skimmer/Power Filter w/surface Skimmer
20lbs live Rock
15 Blueleg
3 scarlets
1 Coral Banded
1 False Percula Clownfish
1 Chromis
1 Brittle Starfish
10 Turbo/Astrea Snail
1 Chocolate Chip Starfish
30lbs live sand
30 gal Tank
Glass cover
1 Power head
zippgirl
Member
Remove the glass cover. I thought I would never run my tank without a glass cover, but I was having temp problems, so I took it off and the temp dropped a degree or two. Since I wasn't sure that could really make a difference, I put the glass top back on and sure enough the temp went back up, that made me a believer. I still have to use a small fan pointed at the surface during the summer months. Just my opinion, that worked for my tank.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by zippgirl
http:///forum/post/2992736
Remove the glass cover. I thought I would never run my tank without a glass cover, but I was having temp problems, so I took it off and the temp dropped a degree or two. Since I wasn't sure that could really make a difference, I put the glass top back on and sure enough the temp went back up, that made me a believer. I still have to use a small fan pointed at the surface during the summer months. Just my opinion, that worked for my tank.
+1...I changed to eggcrate and it made a big difference
http:///forum/post/2992736
Remove the glass cover. I thought I would never run my tank without a glass cover, but I was having temp problems, so I took it off and the temp dropped a degree or two. Since I wasn't sure that could really make a difference, I put the glass top back on and sure enough the temp went back up, that made me a believer. I still have to use a small fan pointed at the surface during the summer months. Just my opinion, that worked for my tank.
+1...I changed to eggcrate and it made a big difference
mudplayerx
Active Member
Originally Posted by Heli-Boy
http:///forum/post/2992182
I can't get my water to stay at 79-80 it keeps going back up to 82 is this to hot?............
You are fine if the temp stays below 86 degrees F and does not fluctuate more than 2 degrees in a 24 hour period
http:///forum/post/2992182
I can't get my water to stay at 79-80 it keeps going back up to 82 is this to hot?............
You are fine if the temp stays below 86 degrees F and does not fluctuate more than 2 degrees in a 24 hour period
socal57che
Active Member
Originally Posted by zippgirl
http:///forum/post/2992736
Remove the glass cover.
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2992738
+1...I changed to eggcrate and it made a big difference
It also allows better gas transfer at the surface.
http:///forum/post/2992736
Remove the glass cover.
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2992738
+1...I changed to eggcrate and it made a big difference
It also allows better gas transfer at the surface.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by socal57che
http:///forum/post/2993140
It also allows better gas transfer at the surface.
Yeah that too...I never think about that...I am always thinking temp
http:///forum/post/2993140
It also allows better gas transfer at the surface.
Yeah that too...I never think about that...I am always thinking temp
fishstick4sale
Member
by the way when people say if it fluctuates more than 2 degrees in a 24 hour period it can b harmful, i wouldnt really pay attention to that the fish will not feel the tank go from 79 to 82 in 2 hours let alone 24. just try an keep it from fluctuating much thats all. my tank has always gone from 79 at night to 83 in the day within 12 hours and all my stuff is great.
mine stays at 108 degrees, dont see anything wrong with my fish they do tricks they swimm all day upside down.
mine stays at 108 degrees, dont see anything wrong with my fish they do tricks they swimm all day upside down.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by fishstick4sale
http:///forum/post/2993155
mine stays at 108 degrees, dont see anything wrong with my fish they do tricks they swimm all day upside down.
fried wrasse anyone
http:///forum/post/2993155
mine stays at 108 degrees, dont see anything wrong with my fish they do tricks they swimm all day upside down.
