Temp issues - or not???

[xxxbadfishxxx]

well i just got my nano up an running. I replaced the stock pump with an MJ900, and i have a Visitherm heater set at 79 degrees. First let me say that my wife hates the heat, and our apartment is always at 68-70 degrees, the AC has been on for 3 months now when some havent even used theres yet.

Well the coralife digital thermometer says 82.5, i have the same thermometer on my 50 gallon reef and that says 80. I decided to try the other one, so i put them both in the nano and the new one says 82, old says 80.4. I then put them in the 50 gallon and they were both 2 degrees off. I also have one of those suction cup therm. and that says 81.

Do you think im okay? even if it is 82-83, is that too hot? I just cant imageine it being that hot with the AC Always on.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[chocolateblnt]

For SPS coral bleaching starts at 83 degrees... so unlesss you're planning on keeping 'em your safe 'till about 89 degrees where soft corals such as Kenya Tree's begin to melt. Fishwise ... fish metabolisms can speed up and cause heavier breathing which in turn can stress them however I am unsure at what degree it become's unnacceptable.

It was 95 degree's today where I live and I am at 83 degree's! To help cooling I have no covers and fans. If it get's past 83 I let a frozen RO water bottle float. I don't have $350 for a chiller so I have to resort to these methods.