temp swing of about 1.5 through the day

[brob22]

do u guys think this is a problem for sps

 

[kawicivic]

not unless you have been maintaining perfectly stable temperature for an extended period of time.

I have temp swings of 3 degrees on a regular basis and sometimes even like 5. I am not saying this is the best thing for your tank, but my sps are doing just fine. I don't worry as long as its in the 75-83 degree range. I worry if temps get out of this area.

I believe tanks that get used to rock solid temps, have a much harder time dealing with temp swings. This is based on RC knowledge and not real life experience- all of my tanks have had varying temps and have done okay for me.

 

[rehab]

That should be fine. My tank swing from 79 at night to 82 during the day with no problem. Actually my sps grow the fastest during the summer months where temp is in the 81-82 range vs in the winter when the tank stay at 79.

 

[alsteezy1st]

I think you should be fine, 3-4 degrees is not that big of a swing, at least not for my tank.

 

[MammothReefer]

no big deal you can swing more then that if need be

 

[jc-reef]

I agree as well..no big deal. Nature has cold under water currents at times in the tropics.

 

[brob22]

thanks guys