Temperature fluctuating??

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  1. jzenob

    jzenob Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have my new Tek T5 fixture up and running in my tank...I noticed that my temperature seems to move up and down between 77-83? is that normal...? seems kinda high? I have a fan on the way but i was just wondering if this can cause any harm to the for or my corals?
     
    jzenob, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Are you talking about a 24 hr flucuation? Do you have a sump? But its not good for corals.
     
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  3. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    It's undesirable to have it move that much daily but I don't think it will really hurt. It may slow growth as I don't think the corals like it. 2 degree fluctuation is considered good.
     
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  4. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    Maybe set your heaters a little higher until you can get the fans in there to help take the peak off the top of the daily temperature curve?
     
    Screwtape, Jun 30, 2009
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