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  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Well it is starting to get warm here in Texas and now comes the question-Do I really need a chiller??? I am looking at about 700.00. I need the facts--Am I just trying to avoid swings (Which mine are not bad with T-5) Or is there a majic Temp that they all just go belly up?? I know in the tropics around the reef, the water temp will get to 85-89 in the summer. Just want some opinions, really dont have 700.00 right now as times are tough. I dont expect my water temp to exceed 84 with the a/c on.
     
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  2. Otty

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    Wow...84 seems pretty high and you are relying on your AC to do that. What if it fails????
     
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  3. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    No Otty my temp stays around 80--I said I would not expect any higher than 84
     
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    Otty Giant Squid

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    Most don't but I like that fact of having the insurance that the tank temp doesn't go up. Yes it is a big cost but when you factor in your livestock and how much you will loose then stuff adds up. Mine doesn't run very much but when it is needed it does and that pays for it self.
     
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  5. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I know--I would feel a hell of alot better with one running, but If I dont exceed 84 do you think I will be OK?? I had the tank at 85.5 for a few days while trating ick and did not see any issues. Is there a hard number?? kinda like at 212--water boils
     
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    I use a room fan to allow evaporational cooling to help keep my water temperature under control during the warm moths of the summer. I have had much success with t, just have to replenish freshwater for that lost through the evaporation process!
     
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  7. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Their really is no hard number to use as not every coral, fish or invertebrate has the same tolerance level! Gradual changes in temperature among other variables is much safer than spikes in temp.
     
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  8. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Cool--I have canopy fans that are on a separate circuit from the lights--I could run those all day even with the lights off. Still is there a temp that death is iminant????
     
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  9. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    sorry crossed posts
     
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    It seems to me that if you think you may need a chiller, you probably do. I agree with Otty, you have all of that money invested to keep your fish and corals alive, I wouldn't risk it. My tank is in my basement and I live in PA and have T5 lighting and my tank will rise a degree or two with the AC on. I wouldn't risk it.
     
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