Corals and temperature

Hi all,

Within a month, I will be ready to begin purchasing corals for my tank. I am having temperature fluctuation issues, but I am pretty sure that I would be able to keep my tank at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So, my question is this, what corals would do best at 80 degrees, what corals should I avoid at that temperature. Or am I needlessly obsessing? Before you even say it, a chiller is not an option for me. As always, thanks again for your help.

Jim

 

You problem is the temperature fluctuating high or low?

If it's high, you can add small fans over the surface to get some airflow across it and/or the lighting, which would cool it down a bit. Low, heaters.

 

alhtough 80 is a little warm, dont think its a big deal for most. my tank stays rock solid at 80 degrees.....in the am before the lights come on, and right after they go off.

i have a couple pieces of coral that are doing great, but my tank is kinda new so not really a good thing to go by.

i dont intend to buy a chiller

so long as your not getting huge high/low swings i think your ok..

 

i recently asked a similar question about temperature, but i heard locally from a very experienced reefer. He said that most corals naturally live in a temperature in the lower 80's and that it is not a big deal to have your tank temp at 80 degrees, although I dont suggest going above that at all. The only real concern you should have is any temperature fluctuations. Your temperature should stay consistently at 80 degrees and if it fluctuates more than one or two degrees then you need to hook up something to keep the temperature consistent. (like a chiller or heater) The reason for keeping your temp consistent is because in the ocean there is no quick effect of temperature changes because of the large volume of water. When the seasons and temperatures do change it happens slowly enough that it does not affect the fish. (sorry if thats an earful)

 

keeping the inside of the house air temps around 76-78 all year around helps my tank. Im usally around 78-80 water temps. I use no heaters, chillers or fans.

 

I struggle to keep my tank at 76. 75-76, 77 max is my normal tank temp. Most do 78-80, i wouldn't want to go higher, though.