Poll of the Day: Temperature

[BiGGiePauls33]

Comment below at what temperature you keep your aquariums and why you choose that temp.

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[Chris A.]

77 for a few reasons
First I run mh and if my ac gets shut off in the summer my tank will definitely heat up.
Secondly most bacteria/pathogens reproduce quicker at higher temperatures.
Lastly higher temperatures also reduce oxygen levels in the tank and can be a problem quickly in a small tank if the power goes out.

 

[jah-hoeva]

Typically I run my tank at 78.5. Heaters allow it to go plus or minus .2. On a real warm day the tank can get up to 79.5 if the central air is not on.

 

[Cpage101]

78.2 avg. until it gets humid

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Mine is set to 76. May dip to 75 in winter. Gets higher in summer - usually rides around 78.
Actually, the aquarium is frequently why I turn on my AC instead of having windows / breeze. If the tank gets above 80 it's AC time.

 

[Reefer508]

I Try and keep it at 78 but I am thinking about bumping it up to 79.5, so when the real hot weather hits and the ac's have a hard time keeping up it wont be a sudden spike. Usually hits 80 in the summer and stays there even with room ac set to 70. Wish I had central AC. I'll try and raise it .3-.5 a week.

 

[jcherepo]

I have been keeping mine between 78-79. Recently changed to 77 due to some articles I have been reading. Ironically have seen a drop off in some algae growth and an increase in SPS growth. Way too many variables to suggest this was due to a 1 or 2 degree change in temp, but who knows.


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[Abrooks12376]

78-79 is the target. It goes +/- 2° at times.

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[Greg Hiller]

I let mine go as low as 76 in winter and as high as 84 in summer.