Poll: Temperature - What's Your Average

[dbl]

I know this is a common question, but I would like to get a poll of member's average tank temperature. I realize it can swing based on time of day/year, light schedule, etc, but just looking for an overall average.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I like to keep mine between 78 and 80 so I average around 79!

 

[CNDReef]

Mine is also around 79-80

 

[iemsparticus]

79-80 here as well, so I just voted 80. If there was a 79.5, that would be my vote.

 

[AshwinRavi]

between 78-79, mostly stable st 78.5 to 79

 

[Ryan Browne]

79-82

 

[moseley75]

78.8 to 80

 

[Grey Guy]

77.5 to 78

 

[Maddlesrain]

Does an elevated temperature promote faster coral growth in a typical (tropical) reef tank?
I've always kept mine around 75, but wonder if maybe I should bump it up a couple notches?

 

[ChiCity]

My reefs stay around 78-80 in the summer....
Steady 78 the rest of the year

 

[GoPitt88]

78 to 80 here as well! [emoji846]

 

[atoll]

79/80
https://reefs.com/magazine/the-great-temperature-debate-i-59/

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

78.6 to 79.3 via apex, in the summer though it can get as warm as 79.6

 

[Nobbygas]

I've dived off the coast of Sudan, and the water temperature was 31C degrees (87.8F degrees). The corals were stunning. Just saying.

 

[iemsparticus]

I've dived off the coast of Sudan, and the water temperature was 31C degrees (87.8F degrees). The corals were stunning. Just saying.

I'm not willing to perform that experiment on my own personal reef... just saying.

 

[zieg9479]

79/80
https://reefs.com/magazine/the-great-temperature-debate-i-59/

A nice summary!
As for me, I shoot for 76 but summer with limited a/c has led to a consistent 79.5/80 for a few months now. Guess that means I have accidentally created seasonality.
On my next tank the heaters will be set to 73 in the winter and 77 in the summer. That tank will be a mix of species in keys and n. Florida waters.

 

[Shaun Sweeney]

78.5 but used to keep it at 80. have to say the old temp worked better for coral.

 

[evmibo]

79.6 average for this past week. It was a little over a degree warmer before I added a fan in the sump.

 

[miPapareef]

Apex says my tank's range is 77.5 - 78.1

 

[Lwood22]

81 for last 16 months. Coral is very happy and beautiful. No issues. Seems I'm running hotter than most