Atlantis Labyrinth
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Hi everyone I was wondering what temperature is best for my tank? I've been up and running for about two months and I think my tank may be to warm. Right now it's about 82 degrees
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Atlantis Labyrinth
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Thank you. 
what is the best way to lower it to 78
what is the best way to lower it to 78
afamousjohnson
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Welcome. 78 ideal 82 okayish but not much of a buffer. Heat is more an enemy for tanks than cold i believe. At 82 if there is a problem with rising temp you have less time to catch it than at 78. 82 is the highest point of my temp swings(summer days) usually running around 80.
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Thanks for the info. There is a lot to learn but I'm determined to have a reef tank even though I'm a newbie.
Welcome. Like already stated 82 isn't bad but you don't have a buffer for those just in case moments. On the other hand keeping a higher temp will raise the metabolism rate of your inhabitants which to can be good or bad depending on some factors. Just some things to think about and maybe start another discussion
Scubafrog
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Here is a good article on temperature.
Reefs Magazine - The Great Temperature Debate, Part IV
Here is the conclusion of the article:
"Nonetheless, most corals and other reef organisms tend to have thermal optima within the range of 77-82 °F, and which is the temperature range I suggest is likely to work best for most reef tanks. Since most aquaria house animals from different regions with somewhat different temperature tolerances, I’ve suggested that relatively safe upper and lower bounds for temperature in reef tanks are about 84 °F and 72 °F, respectively."
Reefs Magazine - The Great Temperature Debate, Part IV
Here is the conclusion of the article:
"Nonetheless, most corals and other reef organisms tend to have thermal optima within the range of 77-82 °F, and which is the temperature range I suggest is likely to work best for most reef tanks. Since most aquaria house animals from different regions with somewhat different temperature tolerances, I’ve suggested that relatively safe upper and lower bounds for temperature in reef tanks are about 84 °F and 72 °F, respectively."
what to you plan to keep fish with live rock or a reef
Not necessarily. Its amazing how much you can learn here or just by researching the internet. One more question before i answer your question, how much do you anticipate on spending?
Ok so for mechanical filtration I would get a hang on the back filter and modify it to fit a chemipure elite packet,purigen,and filter floss on top of that. I will tell you how to get filter floss on the cheap if you want.Your also going to need a heater, and live rock or dry rock, you can save some extra money if you go barebottom and in all honesty will look just as nice and be easier to clean.Since your not going to start with corals you can use any type cheap aquarium lighting you wish.Also going to need aquarium salt mixing bucket for that. A hydrometer or refractormeter
Do you have a lfs in your area that sells rodi water?
Welcome to the bare bottom club! Just the scary paint the outside bottom with a shade of white and your set. Personally i would not recommend a under gravel filter. Just pick up a hang on the back. Do a quick google search on modded hob filter you will get the idea what i was talking about with the different filter material.Are you familiar with how to cycle your tank and tank chemistry?
