Temp and Salt Water Questions

[janalta]

OK...here's another temp question.
Since moving my heater into my sump, it's dropped the temp in my DT down to 75-76....should I be throwing a second heater in there ?

[Reefie]

I'd suggest keeping the heater in the DT, if you wanted to you could add a 2nd heater to the sump. It's the Temp in the DT that is more important.

[TimT]

Hi,

76 to 79 is a good temp range. I keep my tank at 77. It is best to try to minimize temp swings as they can trigger an ick outbreak, especially if you have added a new fish recently and not quarantined it. IMO the key to a successful reef tank is stability in all the parameters.

I mix all my water for 24hrs and heat it when dissolving the salt mix. Be sure to roll the bucket around to thoroughly mix the salts inside it before using it.

As for the DT dropping temp when the heater was moved to the sump. I suspect the return pump is not strong enough.

Cheers,
Tim

[janalta]

The return pump is plenty strong enough...I suspect I just need a better heater.
I was hoping not to have to put it back in the DT...trying to get everything out of there and ended up having to move my skimmer back this morning as the sump isn't deep enough for this one.

[FitoPharmer]

The easiest way I know to tell if your heater is not powerful enough: If it is turned on 24/7 and your tank or tanks never reach optimal temperature. Thankfully almost all heaters have a running light.