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10/12/2017, 08:05 AM
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Acceptable daily temp swing
Is a 2 degree daily temperature swing acceptable for SPS?
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Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS |
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10/12/2017, 08:07 AM
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Yes
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10/12/2017, 09:02 AM
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Yep. I tend to hover between 79.5-81
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10/12/2017, 05:44 PM
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Up to 5 degrees swing is acceptable from my observation.
My tank swing from 27 to 23 daily at the moment. |
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10/12/2017, 09:05 PM
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This summer I would go from 76 to 84 daily with no issues.
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10/17/2017, 08:08 AM
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I can’t imagine a 2 degree swing would kill SPS, but will they thrive under those conditions???
My tank never swings more than 1 degree in 24 hours. |
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10/17/2017, 09:21 AM
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I changed some settings on my fans and heater and now I’m Between 78.3 and 79.3
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Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS |
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10/17/2017, 09:52 AM
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I wouldn't stress it at all. Places that get corals to spawn, intentionally swing the temps to mimic nature. Many natural reefs swing temps fairly drastically.
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10/19/2017, 09:38 AM
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5-6 degrees is still acceptable.
2 degrees, c´mon! lol
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10/19/2017, 10:56 AM
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^ well I know when it goes from 78F to 80F in my house I sweat a lot lol!
So 2 degrees can make you uncomfy.... Oh yea we talking about corals though
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10/19/2017, 04:46 PM
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I had a chiller that had a 4 degree differential so I would not worry, especially if it's over the course of a day.
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10/21/2017, 06:43 PM
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My tank has about a 3 degree swing when running the MH lights and about 1 degree range when not
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