What temperature should the water be

[Willba200]

I ask this question because my tank is situated above a boiler and with the heating on it ranges from 25-27.

 

[teklabs]

I try to keep mine between 70-80 degrees F. Usually about 78.

 

[Willba200]

Thanks mate, I'm i ok with the fluctuation ?

 

[Shirtlessbill]

Thanks mate, I'm i ok with the fluctuation ?

some fluctuation is ok. Mike Poletta has an interesting idea about that. He likes it because it allows his corals to to be more "hardy" in case something goes wrong like a stuck heater, power outage, etc.

 

[Willba200]

It only moves by a degree or so. In nature the sea temp must change from day and night?

 

[melosu58]

I alwats suggest 78 - 82. The key is stability though. Always keep it where you can keep it stable.

 

[Willba200]

It is worrying me a bit. Like you say I need to keep it stable

 

[Grizz]

IMO a 2-3 degree swing in temps is fine

 

[Willba200]

Cool thanks , what does IMO stand for?

 

[Dary421]

Cool thanks , what does IMO stand for?

IMO = in my opinion

 

[Rmckoy]

Mine does change from day to night ,
The heater doesn't normally run all day
But at night it comes on a few times .
The tank is a little cooler in the morning before the lights come on .

 

[Shirtlessbill]

Same here. My tank starts at 78 and if my apartment is warm may hit 80. I've never had issues personally

 

[melosu58]

IMO a 2-3 degree swing in temps is fine

Even though I do agree as little a swing as possible is ultimate if you can some how achieve it.

 

[forzaazzurri]

Adding a second heater stabilizes the temperature even more.

 

[Willba200]

Cheers guys, it's at around 26 at the mo.