Hot weather = no more heater?

amixam98

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Do you guys still leave your heater plugged in now that the weather is warmer? Do we really need it for the summer? Just wondering.
 
I definitely leave mine plugged in because I have a big fan running on the basement sump, and on a mild day that can actually cool my tank below 80.

Aim for minimizing temp swings rather than minimizing temp.
 
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I leave mine plugged in rather than trying to remember to do it in if we get a cool day or two. You could wind up with a huge temp swing if that happens. You not using any electricity by leaving it plugged in if it doesn't get "kicked on".........
 
I set mine at 80. and last night I slept with the AC on and the heater was on when i woke up in the morning and temp was 79.3
 
Tank dropped to 77.6 tonight. So on it went.
Try to keep it 79.

The 2 Fans were too much for it.
 
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