Tank Temp

My tank is always 2degrees warmer near the top than the bottom...normal? Will this hurt anything.It stays pretty consistent 82 near surface and 80 near the bottom...

 

I have a similar situation. The temp in my sump is always around 2 degrees lower than my DT...

In your situation, this is mostly because of your lights!! It's quite alright, i think

 

Just throwing it out there... maybe you don't have enough flow to mix that water being heated by the lights fast enough...

40-50x turnover is a good amount... for a lot of folks anyway.


EDIT:

Turnover is important - if you need to up that, go ahead. Otherwise, that temp diff probably isn't a real concern in and of itself.

 

I'll have to see what the temp is in my sump as well. The tank is 30" deep so I can see why the lights make it warmer on top. Just hoping this wouldn't affect corals. It has been up and running for 4 months now and going well. I want to start adding corals soon

 

You know what Peredhil that is a problem for me that I am adressing right now. I only have about 25x turnover. I am getting two more Korali 4s which should bring it to just above 40...Problem is I am having trouble figuring out where I can put them and flow direction etc.I have alot of LR...I think I need help with that

 

My tank is also about 30" deep and the temp doesnt flex even 1 deg. and I have MH. It sure sounds like not enough flow in tank. I have the return and 2 power heads to turn water. And a strong pump to get the water back up to the top quick enough to have a really powerful skim.

 

Everytime I add a coral I have to rearrange at least one of my powerheads

Just look at how the corals are moving in the current. That will tell you if it's good or not (more or less)

 

Thats why I have smaller pumps, But more of them.

 

if you need to get rid of some of your LR i will come and get it from you,,,, lol

 

Sorry Jeff..I need it all brother lol. I think I want more!