Tank Temps

[StPatrick89]

My apartment stays pretty warm, which keeps my tank around 79.8 degrees. I want to get a Blue Hippo Tang (Dory) and they say the recommended temps are between 72-78. How can I lower my water temp? I even turn my heater temp down and it still reads around 79. Any suggestions? Also, would it be good to grab a cleaner shrimp in addition?

 

[vanpire]

I keep my hippo tang around 79 and no issues whatsoever.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

A small quiet fan pointed at the surface water. Or a window or tube fed ac.
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[Bfragale]

I keep my tank at 80. No issues. Hippo doesn’t mind it one bit.

without a chiller, you can try a clip on fan blowing at water surface in tank or sump. That may help, but a chiller is the only “for sure” way I know if. But 79.8 is still ok in my opinion.

 

[StPatrick89]

Thank you!

 

[StPatrick89]

I keep my hippo tang around 79 and no issues whatsoever.

Any tips in caring for the hippo you’d like to share? I hear they get ick very easy.

 

[StPatrick89]

I keep my tank at 80. No issues. Hippo doesn’t mind it one bit.

without a chiller, you can try a clip on fan blowing at water surface in tank or sump. That may help, but a chiller is the only “for sure” way I know if. But 79.8 is still ok in my opinion.

Any tips in caring for the hippo you’d like to share? I hear they get ick very easy.

 

[Jekyl]

Sorry but you shouldn't get a Hippo tang with a 75 gallon. They get quite large. 150 or 180 gallons probably.

 

[Jekyl]

I'd recommend a smaller tang if you have your heart set on one. Like a tomini

 

[StPatrick89]

I'd recommend a smaller tang if you have your heart set on one. Like a tomini

Understood. I’ve been doing research. My LFS has a juvenile for $60. I definitely plan on upgrading my tank in the next 2 years. It won’t outgrow my 75G in that time.

 

[Bfragale]

I keep mine well feed and that’s About it lol. They do get big so either plan for upgrade or rehoming. Smallest tank for a full grown is at least 175, and that’s still small for a 12” fish. It’s an active and pretty fish.

 

[Magellan]

My tank stays at 79.3 with no issues and happy corals/fish

 

[Desperado Lucky]

I was surprised how much a small fan in the sump area lowered my 75G system temp. You won’t need a chiller if you’re already that close. And as others have said, current temp is fine.

I’m always cautious about planning a later upgrade and basing stock on the planned upgrade. Buying clothes thinking they’d fit after my diet has never worked for me!

 

[StPatrick89]

I keep mine well feed and that’s About it lol. They do get big so either plan for upgrade or rehoming. Smallest tank for a full grown is at least 175, and that’s still small for a 12” fish. It’s an active and pretty fish.

Definitely planning to upgrade. The one at my LFS is very small