Thoughts on Tank Water Temp

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by omard, Aug 8, 2008.

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Now that is a very simple solution.

    (and just reverse AC with heater in winter and you are all set.)

    Nice that fish are comfortable at the same temp as us...

    Thanks Tangster...
     
    omard, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    The last fish only tank i had i ran for 5 years with out a heater in it at all and never had any losses from it, it was all ways about the same temp as the room it was in, but id be afraid to do that with my reef tank .
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    I am currently aiming for 76 degrees. Lately, I have been running 80. My corals seem to do better with the lower temps. Especially my Xenia.
     
    PharmrJohn, Aug 13, 2008
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  4. Lucky13dt

    Lucky13dt Spaghetti Worm

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    W/O a chiller I cannot get my tank below 79, but it will stay at 79 W/o a chiller or heater....so 79 it is....;D
     
    Lucky13dt, Aug 13, 2008
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    77 with a chiller all year
     
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  6. Bruce

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    Mine goes about 79ish during the day and 76 at night. Ideally i would like a 76-78 fluctuation.
     
    Bruce, Aug 14, 2008
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