Water temperature too high!!!!! HELP!!!!

Tru Playaz · 12-17-2006, 03:12 PM

Hi, im new to this forum and new to the reef and saltwater scene, ive just started a new tank, and am a week threw the cycling process and have noticed that when the lights are on for a long time the temp sits at 30oC rather than a nice 25-28, is this temp ok? or is there anything i can do to lower the temp?? Thanks in advance!!!

Woodstock · 12-17-2006, 04:22 PM

30oC = 86f. Yes, that is too high. I use 8" fans in my sump area to keep my water temp 25.6c-26.1c. Fans work amazingly well but will increase the water evaporation rate so keep an eye on it. If you do not have a temp controller to regulate when the fans turn off/on, you could plug the fans into the same timer as your lights so they both come on/off together.

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

You should shoot for 24.4c - 28.3c(76f - 83f).

Ohhh... Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!!

prow · 12-17-2006, 04:53 PM

fans, fans, fans, oooo hey is your tops covered with glass or something? if so open it up and add fans

if that does not work you may need a chiller.

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Tru Playaz Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Water temperature too high!!!!! HELP!!!! Hi, im new to this forum and new to the reef and saltwater scene, ive just started a new tank, and am a week threw the cycling process and have noticed that when the lights are on for a long time the temp sits at 30oC rather than a nice 25-28, is this temp ok? or is there anything i can do to lower the temp?? Thanks in advance!!!

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,614 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Water temperature too high!!!!! HELP!!!! 30oC = 86f. Yes, that is too high. I use 8" fans in my sump area to keep my water temp 25.6c-26.1c. Fans work amazingly well but will increase the water evaporation rate so keep an eye on it. If you do not have a temp controller to regulate when the fans turn off/on, you could plug the fans into the same timer as your lights so they both come on/off together. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php You should shoot for 24.4c - 28.3c(76f - 83f). Ohhh... Welcome to Reef Sanctuary!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,240 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Water temperature too high!!!!! HELP!!!! fans, fans, fans, oooo hey is your tops covered with glass or something? if so open it up and add fans if that does not work you may need a chiller.

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