Accidentally left heater unplugged

[IslandLifeReef]

Ok,

Yesterday I was installing a new T5 Hybrid fixture for my tank. I had to unplug everything so that I could freely drill holes in the stand to mount the light. Got everything plugged back in, or so I thought.

This morning, I heard my temp alarm going off. I checked the temp of my tank, and it was 74. I usually keep it between 76-77.5. I checked the heater, and found that the plug wasn't fully in the power strip. I pushed it the rest of the way in, and the heater came on. Since then, my temp has risen to 77 in just over 4.5 hours. I checked the rest of my parameters, and they are;

SG 1.025
Alk 7.7
Cal 445
NO3 1 ppm
PO4 0.06
Temp 77

Is there anything else I can or should do?

 

[andrewkw]

You should not worry. While you got a little cool that is still much safer then getting too hot. You've got the temp back up to normal so there is nothing more to do but be glad you noticed when you did.

 

[TheEngineer]

Agreed. You’re OK.

Bring the temp back up and everything will be fine.

 

[theKoolAidMan]

Shouldn't be an issue. The water in your bag when you bring a new fish or coral home almost certainly drops that low or lower just on the car ride, especially in winter.

 

[KyleC.]

Shouldn't be an issue. I recently had a power outage for 19+ hours, while I was away. Temps down to 64. Everything survived fine. Minor bleaching on some SPS, but all has since recovered and looks perfect.

 

[IslandLifeReef]

Thanks all. That's reassuring.

Shouldn't be an issue. The water in your bag when you bring a new fish or coral home almost certainly drops that low or lower just on the car ride, especially in winter.

My fish demand that the seat heater be turned on and the A/C be set to precisely 77 degrees.;Joyful

 

[CindyKz]

Been therw done that. It should be fine.