Tank Temp

Arcar · 02/22/2018, 08:05 AM

I have 2 Neo Therm heaters for my tank. " I really like them"

They have 2 options really. 76f or 78f, im not running it at 80.

If I do 78f it seems to run around 78.5-79

I would rather have it little lower for electric cost overtime. As my main goal of my new tank is lower costs. I did all DC pumps and LED lights.

I put my reef tank down to 76 and it's been steady around 76.5.

Is this an ok temp? Will it work long term?

I have a 120g with 2-200w heaters. One in sump and one in overflow section.

Thanks!

Uncle99 · 02/22/2018, 08:23 AM

That is ok

Arcar · 02/22/2018, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle99

That is ok

Great! Does this slow down anything? or cause any issues?

mcgyvr · 02/22/2018, 11:02 AM

Its totally fine..
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

iced98lx · 02/22/2018, 09:21 PM

Nothing wrong with that temp, though you may hear that warmer encourages coral growth via the argument that "The warmer the water the faster the metabolism of a coral is and the faster they metabolism is the faster they grow"

I've seen lots of really full tanks that run 76-77, maybe they're just real patient!

Arcar · 02/23/2018, 08:13 AM

Thanks guys

billdogg · 02/23/2018, 09:07 AM

77 for me x almost 30 years if you disregard that time my (soon to be ex) girlfriend watched the tanks for a few days while I went on a short vacation with family.

It was the last weekend of July through early August. One of the hottest on record for the area. She turned off the AC on day 1 to "save me some money". Thanks. Not so much. 100% loss of 54 different of the sea's creatures, probably $1500 in late 80's dollars, and that was counting my discount for working there p/t.

kiMxD · 02/23/2018, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billdogg

77 for me x almost 30 years if you disregard that time my (soon to be ex) girlfriend watched the tanks for a few days while I went on a short vacation with family.

It was the last weekend of July through early August. One of the hottest on record for the area. She turned off the AC on day 1 to "save me some money". Thanks. Not so much. 100% loss of 54 different of the sea's creatures, probably $1500 in late 80's dollars, and that was counting my discount for working there p/t.

I hope the "soon to be ex" girlfriend doesn't have an account here HAHAHAHAHA xD

02/22/2018, 08:05 AM	#1
Arcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Michigan Posts: 122	Tank Temp I have 2 Neo Therm heaters for my tank. " I really like them" They have 2 options really. 76f or 78f, im not running it at 80. If I do 78f it seems to run around 78.5-79 I would rather have it little lower for electric cost overtime. As my main goal of my new tank is lower costs. I did all DC pumps and LED lights. I put my reef tank down to 76 and it's been steady around 76.5. Is this an ok temp? Will it work long term? I have a 120g with 2-200w heaters. One in sump and one in overflow section. Thanks! __________________ Setting up a new 120 gallon tank Current Tank Info: New 120 Gallon

02/22/2018, 11:02 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Its totally fine.. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php __________________ Who me?

02/23/2018, 08:13 AM	#6
Arcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Michigan Posts: 122	Thanks guys __________________ Setting up a new 120 gallon tank Current Tank Info: New 120 Gallon

02/23/2018, 09:07 AM	#7
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	77 for me x almost 30 years if you disregard that time my (soon to be ex) girlfriend watched the tanks for a few days while I went on a short vacation with family. It was the last weekend of July through early August. One of the hottest on record for the area. She turned off the AC on day 1 to "save me some money". Thanks. Not so much. 100% loss of 54 different of the sea's creatures, probably $1500 in late 80's dollars, and that was counting my discount for working there p/t. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

02/22/2018, 08:23 AM	#2
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	That is ok

02/22/2018, 09:21 PM	#5
iced98lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,258	Nothing wrong with that temp, though you may hear that warmer encourages coral growth via the argument that "The warmer the water the faster the metabolism of a coral is and the faster they metabolism is the faster they grow" I've seen lots of really full tanks that run 76-77, maybe they're just real patient!