heater broke-waiting for a new one-temp down a bit-will the tank be ok??

[lmh11706]

my basic submersible glass heater broke a few days ago after years and my 75g reef tank was at 76-77 degrees with it-now while i wait for a new one any day[purchased online for $12-wouldnt pay 40 in the lfs for the same]- the tank is around 72-74-will i be ok until the new heater arrives?

 

[Mr. Fish]

I keep my tank at 72 degrees all the time and it flourishes, so yes it will be fine.

 

[stevek480]

I'm not sure if the 72-74 is good or not, but I'm in NJ and it's in the 80's out. Can you open some windows so your house warms up a bit?

 

[small alien]

You're asking that question AFTER buying the heater online. You'll risk your whole tank for 28 bucks?!? I would imagine you'll be fine.

 

[sslak]

You're asking that question AFTER buying the heater online. You'll risk your whole tank for 28 bucks?!? I would imagine you'll be fine.

And he probably bought the same $12 heater that failed on him the first time. :uzi:

It's amazing where people will try to skimp even with thousands of dollars invested in the rest of the system.

I wouldn't put a $12 heater in my tank if you paid me to take it.