Ideal Tank Temperature

BaleKlocoon · 02/17/2018, 04:30 PM

What's the ideal Tank temperature for a FOWLR tank with clownfish, damsels, hermit crabs, and a tang? Most of the fish I look at online say ideal temperature range 72 to 78 degrees. I'd like to be as high as possible on the temp, because I don't plan on having a chiller and I live in Texas, so in the summer my central AC will basically be controlling the temp in the summer. Historically I put the AC on 80 when I leave the house but I'm thinking maybe 78 will be necessary?

Thanks in advance.

ramseynb · 02/17/2018, 04:48 PM

78º is what I've always kept my reef tanks at.

Sk8r · 02/17/2018, 04:50 PM

Suggest you install a fan array---look up aquarium fan. Put it on your sump or your tank, and you can do a lot to control the temperature.

nfrench2100 · 02/17/2018, 05:10 PM

I keep mine at 79.5

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mako61 · 02/17/2018, 05:16 PM

Im in Texas also. I leave my temp at 78 when gone. I have a chiller, but it rarely ever comes on. With DC pumps and Led lights the need for a chiller is greatly reduced. I think fans would be enough.

My house has had AC issues a few times over the years. Thats the main reason I have a chiller. I look at it as insurance.

Indymann99 · 02/17/2018, 05:32 PM

Something to think about with tank temp...

In the winter I keep my tank at 80deg. This buys me some "time" if we have a power failure.

in the summer I keep it at 78.

AlSimmons · 02/17/2018, 05:40 PM

As long as my tank stays between 76-84 nobody seems to complain.

Pet Detective · 02/17/2018, 05:51 PM

75-77 degrees, chiller set to come on at 79 degrees, my snails prefer the cooler temp.

BaleKlocoon · 02/17/2018, 06:05 PM

Thanks everyone.

02/17/2018, 04:30 PM	#1
BaleKlocoon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 125	Ideal Tank Temperature What's the ideal Tank temperature for a FOWLR tank with clownfish, damsels, hermit crabs, and a tang? Most of the fish I look at online say ideal temperature range 72 to 78 degrees. I'd like to be as high as possible on the temp, because I don't plan on having a chiller and I live in Texas, so in the summer my central AC will basically be controlling the temp in the summer. Historically I put the AC on 80 when I leave the house but I'm thinking maybe 78 will be necessary? Thanks in advance.

02/17/2018, 04:50 PM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Suggest you install a fan array---look up aquarium fan. Put it on your sump or your tank, and you can do a lot to control the temperature. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/17/2018, 05:10 PM	#4
nfrench2100 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 131	I keep mine at 79.5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 30Gallon Marineland Half-Moon Rimless Saltwater (Started cycling 9-1-17) Currently 25lbs Liverock. 40lbs CaribSea Fiji Pink Aragonite. ReefOctopus BH100F Skimmer

02/17/2018, 05:16 PM	#5
mako61 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 359	Im in Texas also. I leave my temp at 78 when gone. I have a chiller, but it rarely ever comes on. With DC pumps and Led lights the need for a chiller is greatly reduced. I think fans would be enough. My house has had AC issues a few times over the years. Thats the main reason I have a chiller. I look at it as insurance. __________________ Thanks, Mako Current Tank Info: Returning Reefer - Red Sea 525XL, Mitras LX7s, Apex, check homepage for vids of tank

02/17/2018, 05:32 PM	#6
Indymann99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,447	Something to think about with tank temp... In the winter I keep my tank at 80deg. This buys me some "time" if we have a power failure. in the summer I keep it at 78. __________________ 120g DT 100lbs LR / 200 lbs LS, 45g fuge, VectraM1 Return, Herbie drain, 4x RW-8, 2x AI Hydra 26 w AWM, ASM G2, Apex controller, Apex BoB w floats ATO

02/17/2018, 04:48 PM	#2
ramseynb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 630	78º is what I've always kept my reef tanks at.

02/17/2018, 05:40 PM	#7
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	As long as my tank stays between 76-84 nobody seems to complain.

02/17/2018, 05:51 PM	#8
Pet Detective Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 328	75-77 degrees, chiller set to come on at 79 degrees, my snails prefer the cooler temp.

02/17/2018, 06:05 PM	#9
BaleKlocoon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 125	Thanks everyone.