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  1. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    My tank temp is at a steady 83 degrees Fahrenheit w/o a heater, I am thinking it is to hot and I should turn on my air conditioning. What is your opinion?

    Is RO water needed or suggested for a fowlr tank?
     
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  2. reefman_MC

    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    You should probably get it down a couple degrees. Not to say everything's going to die, but just in case. It would help to use RO in any fish tank. Mainly for algae control.
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I agree, RO is the way to go. It will save you a lot of problems in the future. 83 is high but for a fish only tank I wouldn't go crazy trying to get it down just as long as you don't have large sudden swings in temp.

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  4. shawnz28

    shawnz28 3reef Sponsor

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    Do you have an open top tank or is there a glass lid? If you have a canopy a simple fan mounted in it can drop a tank a few degrees.

    RO water is always a good idea.
     
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  5. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    The tank is a corner acrylic with a completely closed tank. I also have a canopy on top.
     
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  6. shawnz28

    shawnz28 3reef Sponsor

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    can you remove or open the lids? They are probably what is helping trap in the heat.
     
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  7. reefman_MC

    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    When removing the lid your going to lose alot more water by evaporation. Just a reminder so your pump won't run dry. I do agree that you should remove the lid.
     
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