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Water temp for corals.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nik, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. Jan 31, 2013 #1
    Nik Windsor Heights

    Nik Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I just read on LA site that water temp for corals should be 82 degrees. I keep my tank at 76 degrees do I need to raise it to keep hard corals. my softies are doing fine. I have tried to turn up my heater but it seems to be "stuck" at 76.
     
  2. Jan 31, 2013 #2
    Big D Center Point

    Big D Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I have my 220 gal at 77.5 with my apex and it only goes a .5 diff. Neg and pos . And that's good with everything happy in my tank.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2013 #3
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    77.3 to 78.1 seems to be good here with Apex control..
     
  4. Jan 31, 2013 #4
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

    Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Delbeek & Sprung, Vol. 1 The Reef Aquarium (pg.225) says reef aquarium temps between 70-80 degrees for best results, and as stable as possible. Temp swings of 1-2 degrees during the course of the day is not a problem They add , The most common problem is high temp, above 80. I keep mine 77.5-78.5 as controlled by Apex.
     

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