Chiefstrum
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Mar 29, 2011
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Hi guys. I've been perusing this forum for a while but this is my first post. I've got a 40 gallon breeder with Deep Blue T5 lighting, Aquaclear 110 power filter, Koralia 750 PH and either a 150 or 200 W Marineland visitherm heater (can't remember). I have been cycling with live rock for about three weeks. Once things stabilized I added 10 hermits and 5 turbos. Plan to add a clown in a week or two. So far so good!
My question is with my heater. I had it set for about 77 degrees and it was holding steady around 78 according to my thermometer. When I first turned on the lights though that temperature was climbing and yet the heater remained on. I now have things balanced out but it seems that I have to set my heater to around 72 and then it comes on and off as expected and maintains the water around 78 with or without lighting on. Should I try to get a replacement or just deal with it? My only concern is that if something is a little off I don't want to cook or freeze my tank once I get some more money in there.
I have enjoyed following many of the threads on this forum and look forward to becoming part of the community.
My question is with my heater. I had it set for about 77 degrees and it was holding steady around 78 according to my thermometer. When I first turned on the lights though that temperature was climbing and yet the heater remained on. I now have things balanced out but it seems that I have to set my heater to around 72 and then it comes on and off as expected and maintains the water around 78 with or without lighting on. Should I try to get a replacement or just deal with it? My only concern is that if something is a little off I don't want to cook or freeze my tank once I get some more money in there.
I have enjoyed following many of the threads on this forum and look forward to becoming part of the community.