Tank Running A Little Cold

[AirForceAquariu]

So I am from MA and am on about an 11 day vacation (I return the 28th). My trusty apex has been showing me that my tank is running about 76-77. I usually run closer to 79. I am assuming this is because the ambient temperature in the house is lower probably around 50*, oil heat is expensive...).

Should I crank the temp on the heaters a little (2 150 watts on my 65) or just let it ride out like a chilly week on the reef?

[JoelA7]

I don't think 76-77 is a problem. I run 77.5-78. Lots of variation in the ocean too.

[slief]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. My tank runs up to 82 in the summer and now it's about 76.6 according to my Apex. I even hit as low as 75.5 a couple days ago. Temps on the reefs where much of our live stock originates from range from 74-85* depending on the time of year. As long as the temp swings are slow, then you should be just fine IMO.

[AirForceAquariu]

Ok sounds good! Glad my take it easy and hope for the best wasn't out of line. Wish I had a webcam to check on how it looks while I am away now... Always another project while reefing!

[anbosu]

Most of the stuff we keep is fine in the 70*-84* range as long as there aren't big, rapid swings.