Aquarium temperature

[James7733]

Hey folks

I have a question about a tanks temperature when it comes to housing anemones.
This has to also do with the location of ocean water where the anemones are from in the wild.

Setting aside acquacultered anemones which undoubtedly were in steady temperature tanks we are told to maintain a certain temp in our tanks but I rather doubt the ocean locations where certain anemones thrive for hundreds of years have temperatures that do not fluctuate with seasons.

This being the case. Are we told to maintain the steady temperatures so the the PH does not fluctuate?

We know we are told to keep a light on the refugium/sump 24/7 to prevent a PH fluctuation and we also know that the ocean does not have a light on it 24/7 " however due to its large size we believe the PH does not fluctuate when light turns to darkness enough if at all to cause any stress to its inhabitants. So is the tank light due to the small water voluum? And if this is the case does the same rule apply for the temperature?

If one elected to allow their tank temp to increase in the summer and be cooler in the winter would this harm an anemone?

 

[WindeyD]

As long as the temps remain within acceptable limits and do not change significantly in a short period of time I think slight seasonal fluctuations are okay.

 

[Tahoe61]

My tanks have always been consistently maintained between 78-80 degrees. BTA, Haddoni, LTA and mini maxi anemones have all done well.

A closed system is located within a closed environment (your home), the build up of CO2 will contribute to the pH level. Photosynthesis taking place within the fuge or sump assist in stabilizing the pH, swings in pH between the photoperiod and darkness are less severe.

Encouraging a consistent temp has more to do with maintaining the most optimal environment, the secondary less significant effects of temp as it relates to pH has not been a concern of mine. Most tanks are running skimmers and have significant flow therefore oxygen should is readily available.

 

[ahammer]

IME as long as your temperature is not constantly fluctuating a great deal within the day it should be fine.

 

[James7733]

Thanks folks. I have purchased a mini chiller/heater which I will place into the 25 x 4 x 16 HOB refugium. I also have a 300 w internal heater.
I will set the chiller for 27 C. or 80.6 F.

My apartment has drafty windows as well as the entrance so I find I do have issues keeping the temp of the tank cool in summer and warm in the winter. I placed the tank near the window that has a 10'000 btu ac but with a metal halide light and led as well as a T5 and the wave makers , 1200 gph on the reactor a large skimmer ext the temp seems to climb a bit. I will see if this mini chiller/heater helps with a more steady temp.

 

[scchase]

Stable temperature is over rated. It's is not stable on the reefs and in my experience my temp has had a 2-4 degree flot for more than 20 years now, no problem whatsoever even on days when I have had to drift as high as 86. These tanks have had SPS as well as BTA's, LTA, and various species of carpet anemones.