Tank Temp

[fishndive]

Hey people, I have a 29g bio cube. I have two heaters in it. One in the DT and one in the back inside where the water gets filtered.

They are both 50w. I haven't seen the tank go above 76 degrees. I know it should be higher, but, is that acceptable?

 

[ludiNano]

I think that is at the extreme minimum low temp. Just pickup a 100 w and keep one 50w in and save one for backup.

 

[fishndive]

Ok cool. Will one with an automatic thermostat work.

 

[VOD]

I would get a Aqua logic dual stage controller that will pretty much keep your temperature at a steady pace. I have one and it works great. Dont have to worry about the temperature being to hot or to cold... Although this is also with a combination chiller but you dont need to put one on this controller.

 

[Flipper62]

2 heaters wont make a difference in the same tank. If you had one in the DT tank & one in a Fuge..maybe. If you have 2 of the same heaters & the first heater takes it to 76...there is no reason for the 2nd heater to kick on, because its also set at the same temp.

Check out DR's Foster & Smith...They have a sale on all of the heaters right now.

LINK................http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pet_supplies.cfm?c=3578+3743

 

[Michael]

are you sure your thermometer is functioning properly? and cant you just turn up the temp a bit?

 

[Flipper62]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14392400#post14392400 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
are you sure your thermometer is functioning properly? and cant you just turn up the temp a bit?

I agree...except if he is using a Tretra Brand Heater...they are Pre Set at 78 deg +/-

In my Office BioCube 14....they work fine, because there isn't that much water to heat. BUT in a larger tank, I recommend an higher watt & adjustable heater

 

[NirvanaFan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14392128#post14392128 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by VOD
I would get a Aqua logic dual stage controller that will pretty much keep your temperature at a steady pace.

I recommend not keeping the temperature of your tank the same and not allowing it to swing. The changing temperature will keep the fish and corals used to the changing. They get this swing in the wild.

If you keep it totally stable at say 79 degrees, a swing up to 83 or 84 could wipe out your tank because they won't be used to it. If you let the temp swing from 78-82, an increase to 85 or 86 probably won't cause much damage at all.

My tank was up to 87 last year and nothing happened. All the corals stayed opened, didn't slime, and the fish didn't skip a beat. I feel the reason for this was they were used to 4 or 5 degree temperature swings daily.

 

[drillsar]

Get a good quality heater, the cheap ones fail they can get stuck on on position which could be disaster.

 

[epstein]

ummm if I may chime in .....I replace heaters after time.....2 reasons.....one is they age ....and there is always a story about them getting stuck on....and on the stuck on front I utilize 2 heaters (in 2 different parts of sump)...and split the wattage....so if one sticks on it is not enough to drastically heat up my tank......as if it were one big one ......and One other suggestion.....TITAINIUM...IT Wont Crack like glass...which tends to happen

Brian

 

[fishndive]

10-4 guys, preciate it. Gonna look into some diff heater options

 

[GARFVolunteer]

I would stick with the 76 degrees myself. Ideal temp IMO as you will have less issues. Mike Paletta recommends 75 degrees.

If I could afford it, I would cool my tank that low but I am at 79 degrees...

Thanks,

Scott

 

[Johnny C]

IMO, I'd try and get it up to 77-79... good luck!