Temp. Change

[pwoller]

Is a 3 degree change in temp a bad thing? Mine goes from 79 to 82 as the MH heat up. During the winter it never fluctuated that much, but I can't run the AC all day.

 

[droblack]

Shouldn't be a problem. Mine usually fluctuates that much because my wife insists on it being freezing cold every night.

 

[firsttime]

Mine swings from 76 to 83 every day . So far things have been going well.

 

[kitten0304]

well ive been told its not a great idea i had 5 degree swing and started loosing corals to have a small swing is ok, i added 2 fans on mine from walmart their massy 4" high velocity fans only cost a few bucks, do a better job than the square aquarium fans and soooo much quieter

 

[mpoletti]

4 degrees is fine. 5 degress will cause some stress, but will not kill a coral. I would not recommend anything more than that.

 

[Reefinginpasadena]

My temp will swing a few degrees sometimes but i agree with everyone above a few degrees no problem. But 5 degrees is pushing it and i wouldnt let it swing anymore then that.