temperature and salinity concensus?

[KLN]

Is there a concensus on the best temperature and salinity for a reef tank?

 

[reefrunner69]

Is there a concensus on the best temperature and salinity for a reef tank?

I doubt there is a consensus, LOL. I keep my tank at 35ppt @80F.

 

[sw-addict]

I'm with reefrunner 80 degrees but my salinity is kept at 34ppm.

 

[Peeley]

xenia cant go much over 80 and i have one, so i keep it on 78 in case the temp fluctuates.

 

[cmor1701d]

80-82 and 35ppm (1.025SG)

 

[loganj]

80* and 35ppt.

 

[Hara]

xenia cant go much over 80 and i have one, so i keep it on 78 in case the temp fluctuates.

my xenia is thriving at 82-83...covering the back of my 175 gallon. Salinity kept at 35

 

[Bang Guy]

I'm 82F at 35ppt

This shows how poorly Xenia does at 82F...

 

[steve-s]

80° @ 35 ppt

Cheers
Steve

 

[scubasteve]

are these temperatures the same as temperatures for just a FO tank or FOWLR tank???

should the temp be around 80 for all marine tanks?

 

[HoopsGuru]

Keep in mind that there are many species of Xenia from different locations and parameters, mine also do fine in higher temperatures.

Temps: 82-83°, 78-80°
SG: 1.023-1.026

 

[Bang Guy]

are these temperatures the same as temperatures for just a FO tank or FOWLR tank???

should the temp be around 80 for all marine tanks?

I believe you need to evaluate your livestock and where they came from and research the local conditions there.

I don't believe there is one right answer and therefore no concensus will ever happen.

In the 70's (when I started in the hobby) we found that animals died slower and grew slower at lower temperatures like 78F. Through research and experimentation I've had best success at 82 - 84F and full seawater Salinity (35ppt).

In addition I believe that overstocked tanks will fare better at the lower temps but it's far better to lightly stock your tank.

 

[Hara]

I keep my reefs and my fo tanks at the 82 degree area

 

[cj10488]

I keep my Reef tank between 80-82 at 35ppt... My Xenia grows like a weed... It is back again and to the point where I cannot get rid of it fast enough.. Lucky for me I have it in its own little area.. I have not had any problems even when i was running my tank between 82-84..

HTH<
James