johnnystorm
Reefing newb
Hi Guys, im sure this has been posted before so sorry for being lazy,
what is the best temperature level for a salt water tank?
what is the best temperature level for a salt water tank?
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Waddi
Shenanigans?
I always keep my temperature between 78F and 80F
reeftanker84
Reefing newb
i keep mine between 78 and 80 as well, althouth most everything can servive up to 82 degrees the key is to not have swings of 2 or 3 degrees over a 24 hour time period,maintaining a stable temp will ensure animal servival rates
johnnystorm
Reefing newb
whats the best way to mantain it,? is there anything avaliable to purchase i have heaters but it gets to hot
reeftanker84
Reefing newb
well you need a good heater that has adjustable tempature,they have alot of brands to choose from,and if you want to lower the temp you can add a couple small fans to blow across the top of the water
SarahSmile
:)
What do you believe is making the water too hot? The temperature of the house, or your lights, or the heater?
Do you have an screen top or a glass (solid) top? If its' a solid top you can convert to a screen top, if it's your lights you may be able to move them up a bit off the water, depending on corals and placement of course. For me, I had to bite the bullet and start using the air conditioning in my house over the summer, I didn't mind the house at around 85 but my tank sure did...
Do you have an screen top or a glass (solid) top? If its' a solid top you can convert to a screen top, if it's your lights you may be able to move them up a bit off the water, depending on corals and placement of course. For me, I had to bite the bullet and start using the air conditioning in my house over the summer, I didn't mind the house at around 85 but my tank sure did...
over my head
Reefing newb
if it starts to get to hot you can put ice in ziploc bags and float them
Waddi
Shenanigans?
I wouldnt suggest it though.
Just go with a fan blowing across the water, 9/10 times it works good. Cheaper than a chiller, and way more reliable than ice.
johnnystorm
Reefing newb
thanks guys, i think its my lights, as with my sytem there built into the hood which is close to the water, and is giving of heat i have 2 heaters in the tank but, i have turned them off, its currectly sitting at 27 degrees celcius i have turned both the heaters off, also powerhead could be giving off a little heat, i got my water tested after 2 weeeks cycling and have now added to captivity bread clowns, which seem to be pottering along fine, i feel bad not having an anenonme for them to host but i have been advised not to add any coral life as of yet,
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
Mine is 71-74 but my dad say it too high >.>
