temp of tanks

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #1 06-02-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Should never be a problem at 82 degrees as that is the average temperature for tropical reefs around the world. If I remember right the range for shallow tropical reefs is 74-86.

Yes, but I prefer to keep the temp slightly lower. It also has to do with the temp of the main room where all my tanks are located.

When it gets too hot, I plug in my 12,000 btu air conditioner and shut off the MH. Then my place never rises above 24 C, even if its 35 C outside.

Anthony

reeferious · #2 06-02-2009, 07:14 AM

i run all t5s, temperature varies from 78 to 80. midsummer month i have 2 fans blowing across water surface for extra evaporative cooling.