Should I Raise Temperature For Summer?

[xJake]

Point taken. I didn't take into account the many other factors regarding increasing heat within the tank. I spoke out of turn and I'd like to apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking straight this morning. Sorry to hijack the thread.

 

[sirreal63]

No biggie...we are all individuals and subject to individuality, I consider it a good thing.

 

[useskaforevil]

its cool, plus im probably more anal/irratated/crazy because i take the MCAT in two days. haha and yea we totally did hijack this thread

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12583113#post12583113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xJake
The above is simply not how heat works. In the summer the tank temperature will rise to the ambient room temperature. If that so happens to be 83F then his tank will reach a max of 83F. If he raises the temp on his heater to 83F (or w/e the ambient room temp. is) then the tank temperature can go no higher. Unless his tank is in direct sunlight then there is no reason why it would go anywhere near 87F is the ambient room temp is lower.

actually your temp can go higer than the ambient room temp. add in the heat that your pumps, powerheads, lights, ect. all put out and it will go higher than room temp.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

oh sorry I am to late. someone already mentioned what I said lol sorry.