80 F degrees O. K. for SPS tank?

[CyberGuy]

Summer is upon us and I am installing a brand new 1/4 chiller to my 75 Gallon Sps dominant tank. I want to minimize usage of the chiller so I set the temp to be maintain at 80 degrees F. Is that OK? I know that people prefer 78 degrees but I hope that 80 degrees would be the upper end of normal

 

[phantomreefing]

I really think you should consider using a fan in your sump. You'll be surprise how well the fan works!!

 

[jda]

80 is OK, but I would not go much higher for long.

Fan over the top and fan in the sump can really keep the chiller barely running - just put them on light timers to come on before the hot part of the day starts. I am talking about Honeywell or Vornado fans and not some toys like even the high CFM computer fans.

 

[Jet915]

Thats what i do with my chiller. My tank goes from 78-80.

 

[SeaDweller]

I run chiller and fans. Just in case

 

[adtravels]

I live in Thailand and have had to keep my tanks always between 80 and 82. My last tank was there for over 2 years sps grew fine and thrived. See my 90 gallon tank thread.

 

[johnalicia]

my tank run between 80 and 82 for years. ive never had a issue. You would be surprised how much a fan over the sump will lower your temps. Cheaper then a chiller

 

[Ike]

As long as you're not consistently in the upper 80's you're fine...