Tank Temp

[Arcar]

I have 2 Neo Therm heaters for my tank. " I really like them"

They have 2 options really. 76f or 78f, im not running it at 80.

If I do 78f it seems to run around 78.5-79

I would rather have it little lower for electric cost overtime. As my main goal of my new tank is lower costs. I did all DC pumps and LED lights.

I put my reef tank down to 76 and it's been steady around 76.5.

Is this an ok temp? Will it work long term?

I have a 120g with 2-200w heaters. One in sump and one in overflow section.

Thanks!

 

[Uncle99]

That is ok

 

[Arcar]

That is ok

Great! Does this slow down anything? or cause any issues?

 

[mcgyvr]

Its totally fine..
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[iced98lx]

Nothing wrong with that temp, though you may hear that warmer encourages coral growth via the argument that "The warmer the water the faster the metabolism of a coral is and the faster they metabolism is the faster they grow"

I've seen lots of really full tanks that run 76-77, maybe they're just real patient!

 

[Arcar]

Thanks guys

 

[billdogg]

77 for me x almost 30 years if you disregard that time my (soon to be ex) girlfriend watched the tanks for a few days while I went on a short vacation with family.

It was the last weekend of July through early August. One of the hottest on record for the area. She turned off the AC on day 1 to "save me some money". Thanks. Not so much. 100% loss of 54 different of the sea's creatures, probably $1500 in late 80's dollars, and that was counting my discount for working there p/t.

 

[kiMxD]

77 for me x almost 30 years if you disregard that time my (soon to be ex) girlfriend watched the tanks for a few days while I went on a short vacation with family.

It was the last weekend of July through early August. One of the hottest on record for the area. She turned off the AC on day 1 to "save me some money". Thanks. Not so much. 100% loss of 54 different of the sea's creatures, probably $1500 in late 80's dollars, and that was counting my discount for working there p/t.

I hope the "soon to be ex" girlfriend doesn't have an account here HAHAHAHAHA xD