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Water temp

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jstngates, Jan 24, 2018.

  1. Jan 24, 2018 #1
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

    jstngates Experienced Reefkeeper

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    So this last weekend we moved my aquarium thank you Steve Jones very much. I got to thinking my water temp was mid 70s or so. Back in the day I kept it 80-82 with t5 and halides. I can honestly say Ive never worried too much on temperature. But since I added leds a year ago my corals have disappeared. Mainly my zoas. But I've never done good with leds. But would 75 or 76 be too cold. perams are always good. Every once in a while some phosphates. So whats the opinions? I've been in reef for 10 years. My best tank was when I first started with a 75, no ro just regular tap and I ran pcs. Tank did amazing and I Had best growth ever.
     
  2. Jan 25, 2018 #2
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    I think anywhere from 75-82 is fine as long as there aren' t wild swings in a short period of time.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2018 #3
    Maureen Urbandale, IA

    Maureen Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Mine is set at 78°. On my metal halide tank if the temp goes above 80° my lights turn off, this usually is not a problem since I have a small computer fan run on it in the summer. Before my apex, it would get into the lower 80's but everything seemed fine. This past fall I had a heater that went out on my 120g and I lost a leather when the temp dropped to the lower 70's. Everything else was good.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2018 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I set mine to I think 74F but the tank seems to maintain that or higher without any heater operation
     

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