Temp question

[Charlie.C]

With the addition of my lights I noticed the water temp gets up to about 80 now. It used to stay at about 75. I raised the lights but still having the problem, I lowered my AC in the house and that seemed to help but is there any other way to keep temp down some? I don't have a heater in my tank or anything.

 

[jman9331]

what is the dimensions of your tank also what type of lights are you using?

 

[preston469]

74 -82 is perfectly fine for the tank unless you are gonna have sea hoarses. I wouln't worry about it

 

[Mike J.]

Actually large daily changes in temperature will adversely affect corals. 80 degrees is fine if it stays consistent. One way to control excess heat from your lights is to have a small fan running above the water timed the same as the lights.

 

[Charlie.C]

Thanks for the reply! I didn't know it could go up to 82. I have a 29g tank, I'm using ocean revie artic t27 and I have them about 10 inches above the tank.

 

[Trex]

Clip on fan blowing over the tank or sump will help a great deal.

I have always allowed my temps to swing (( around 5 degrees depending on the time of day/year )), without any issues. If you stay within the normal range of your corals you will be fine. IMO/E, allowing swings will help when/if there is a temp spike or drop.