Reef Tank Temp?

Do you run a chiller to keep your tank at the desired level? If so, what size chiller and what size tank?

Thanx

 

What temp do you keep your tank at Macnreef and why?

A lot of people keep them around 80 - 82. I am more of a 70's fan myself. ;D

 

After many talks with Shimek, I keep my systems with DSB's around 80 - 82 degrees. Prior to talking to him, I'd keep my systems between 74 - 78 degrees, to help compensate for hot summer days.

 

Ah.. you touch on it there Gresham. In a closed system the 80's thing seems risky with temp swings that are pretty common. If you got a chiller, then I guess it's ok.

But I have never had the coin to afford a chiller and so I always kept it lower.

Plus I read on Ron's Web site how he came up with that temp recommendation and well... I am not sure about those averages, does that take into account water depth, amoung other things? I am not trying to bash. Just a little confused...

 

Take it from someone who has been in this hobby for over 20yrs, I keep my tanks around 80 degrees and not one critter has complained about it. In fact, they all look just fine to me, and are growing well. I just yesterday had to take an LTA back to the LFS because it had gotten too big for my 58g. So, I don't believe anyone is hurting in there

 

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Good to see a old timer on the board! [smiley=thumbs_up.gif]

Hey if it ain't broke don't fix it, sounds like your tank is doing great.

For me, I am pretty paranoid, I've lost a few fish in heat waves before, but like I said, if you can control it up there, cool.

Thanks for joining!

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Welcome Wrassman!

Matt, I keep my tank at 78!

 

i keep mine around 80 and welcome wrasseman seen ya around a couple a places lol

 

80 degrees on the button most of the year, but will go to 82 degrees in the middle of the summer.

 

Before fans 82 - 84 after fans 78 to 80.. mostly 80