temp questions

[shellygirl55]

Hi

Dumb question...but is 82 too hot?? I have clowns and a bunch of coral and nothing is looking good right now...perameters are fine except low calcium but I did notice my tank is warmer....is the temp my cause for trouble?

[slitherbomb]

82 isn't that bad but you should try to keep it at about 78.

[shellygirl55]

Ok thanks
So we don't think thats why my corals are suddenly going downhill?

[slitherbomb]

That could definitely be it, depending on how fast the temp change occurred. Some coral are really sensitive to even the most subtle change in parameters.

[crzytrace]

Its been very warm here in IA last couple weeks and my tank has been at 82. no one showing any stress yet. It usually hovers around 79. I have a cheap walmart fan blowing across top of tank and that helps alot- it would be about 86 without it! You could try that if you are concerned- but watch your evap rate- it will increase quite a bit!