What temp is your tank?

Capt_Cully · 08/09/2017, 06:50 AM

Short n sweet.

What temp range does your tank live at?

Winter?
Summer?

Gracias

CUSE1315 · 08/09/2017, 07:00 AM

78-79 in my 180 gallon.

500W titanium finnex heater controlled by my Apex.

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mr.maroonsalty · 08/09/2017, 08:10 AM

Winter: as low as 78, but 80-82.
Summer 80-84, but it might see 86.

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prose · 08/09/2017, 08:23 AM

77-78 year round...thanks to my controller

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Jewilson83 · 08/09/2017, 08:40 AM

I use MH, T5 and LEDs.
Winter: 78-79
Summer: 78.5-80.5

Vinny Kreyling · 08/09/2017, 08:41 AM

Thanks to my Vectra L1 I am in the 84 degree range with the ac @ 76.

Gary Majchrzak · 08/09/2017, 09:27 AM

80F currently my target

She presently swings from 75F (cold dry winter mornings) to 84F (with AC off and halides on in summer).
At 84F halides get switched off by ACjr.

New setup will have a lower target temp because it's in a basement with LEDs. The first 10 years my target was 75F.

My new target will probably 76ish.

prose · 08/09/2017, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Majchrzak

80F currently my target

She presently swings from 75F (cold dry winter mornings) to 84F (with AC off and halides on in summer).

At 84F halides get switched off by ACjr.

New setup will have a lower target temp because it's in a basement with LEDs. The first 10 years my target was 75F.

My new target will probably 76ish.

Gary I have LEDs over my system never see anything go past 78 easy to have lower temp with LEDs, again I am in the cellar

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Gary Majchrzak · 08/09/2017, 09:41 AM

I'm also planning in decreasing current rate of evap with the lower temp

Brieninsac · 08/09/2017, 10:07 AM

Summer 80
Winter 79

mr.maroonsalty · 08/09/2017, 10:14 AM

Controllers are only a more solid switch. Climate controlled houses, non-halide tanks should get the thanks if a tight temp range is the goal. I think their is something said about letting the temps move around; Either that, or many of the "my tank hit x degrees and everything is crashed threads are questionable.

I use a dual ranco for heaters and the canopy fan, i still manually turn off the mh's

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jacksonpt · 08/09/2017, 10:45 AM

79, +/- a half of a degree or so, year round.

chgoblknazn · 08/09/2017, 10:49 AM

typically 78-79 all year

Capt_Cully · 08/09/2017, 11:35 AM

Thanks for input. My new system has been running hot. Vectra return pump not withstanding I found a malfunctioning heater. I'm running Radions and 4 T5s inside a hood so my T5s are going off & on all day via Apex control. I'm running 82-83 much of the daylight hours. I'd like to be 77-79. I'm taking measures to correct.

Thanks guys!

Flanders · 08/09/2017, 12:47 PM

Short answer: I dunno. Long answer, I don't think any of the ways I'm currently measuring temp are accurate. Or maybe one of them is, but I don't know which one. I have two thermometers and they both read different temps, and both of those temps are different from what my Inkbird temperature controller reads.

The controller is set to 81. It feels colder than 81 when I stick my arm in the tank, as dumb as that sounds. This controller reads down to a tenth of a degree, but only turns on and off within 1 degree of where you set it, which is really very stupid. So all day the tank fluctuates 79.8-81.2 or so... I assume because the water will continue heating and cooling due to maybe fluid dynamics? I might have just made that up.

It probably doesn't really matter that much anyway. Last tank used to get down to 75ish on the regular and nothing seemed to mind.

der_wille_zur_macht · 08/09/2017, 05:39 PM

I feel like temperature is a case where many reef keepers are slightly ignorant to issues related to sensor/controller accuracy and precision, but at the same time reef tanks are not as sensitive to temperature as we think, so things kind of work out anyways.

Capt_Cully · 08/09/2017, 05:44 PM

I would concur Nate that tanks sort of live where they live. This current tank of mine is floundering. LEDS areconvenient but I just can't get my corals to enjoy them. I'm trying to sweep out the corners and see what gives.

drtango · 08/09/2017, 06:16 PM

Same boat here, Radions just never worked for me, I think they were to close to surface. Sucked out the sandbed and went back to halides, all good.

Capt_Cully · 08/09/2017, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtango

Same boat here, Radions just never worked for me, I think they were to close to surface. Sucked out the sandbed and went back to halides, all good.

All the struggling I've done and things I've tried, may have off set the convenience of set & forget Radions. Man this hobby is like a friggin rabbit hole.
Red pill? Blue pill? I dunno....

Flanders · 08/09/2017, 07:56 PM

I am halfway ready to scrap LED's myself. Corals just don't grow like I remember, even easy stuff.

Wes8888 · 08/09/2017, 09:11 PM

77.4-78.0 all year around.

block head · 08/10/2017, 02:39 AM

80 says the CHEAPO glass thermometer. I have a an acjr new it he box . single 250 halide w reefbrite doesn't rock the boat much . window shaker ac keeps my place within reason. Might bribe my kid into rigging up the controller.

der_wille_zur_macht · 08/10/2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flanders

I am halfway ready to scrap LED's myself. Corals just don't grow like I remember, even easy stuff.

Deep down inside there's a part of me that wants to scrap my Kessil and put a 400w Radium 20kk MH on my nano.

der_wille_zur_macht · 08/10/2017, 06:24 PM

Cheap alcohol glass thermometers are probably more reliable and accurate than the majority of controllers and sensors sold specifically for the hobby. At least when they're off it's consistent, and the accuracy is still very good.

I have a quick read meat thermometer based on a trusty old k type thermocouple that I trust the most. It's precise and can be calibrated and it's easy to use.

Gary Majchrzak · 08/10/2017, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtango

Same boat here, Radions just never worked for me, I think they were to close to surface. Sucked out the sandbed and went back to halides, all good.

how close to surface were your Radions? What model(s)?

DAMMIT!

08/09/2017, 06:50 AM	#1
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	What temp is your tank? Short n sweet. What temp range does your tank live at? Winter? Summer? Gracias __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

08/09/2017, 08:10 AM	#3
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	Winter: as low as 78, but 80-82. Summer 80-84, but it might see 86. Sent from my SM-S120VL using Tapatalk __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

08/09/2017, 08:23 AM	#4
prose Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 143	What temp is your tank? 77-78 year round...thanks to my controller Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/09/2017, 08:40 AM	#5
Jewilson83 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rochester, N.Y. Posts: 467	I use MH, T5 and LEDs. Winter: 78-79 Summer: 78.5-80.5 __________________ If you knew better, you would do better....... 😏 Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon: Coralife Aqualife Pro 492W MH, Proflex Model 3 Refugium Sump, Jabeo WP-25 wavemaker, Bubble Magnus NAC6, Finnex 500W heater w/controller, Mag 9.5 Pump, SPS, LPS, Zoas, RBTAs, Fishes, Shrimps, Crabs, CUC, and Snails

08/09/2017, 08:41 AM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Thanks to my Vectra L1 I am in the 84 degree range with the ac @ 76. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

08/09/2017, 07:00 AM	#2
CUSE1315 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Syracuse Posts: 327	78-79 in my 180 gallon. 500W titanium finnex heater controlled by my Apex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/09/2017, 09:27 AM	#7
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	80F currently my target She presently swings from 75F (cold dry winter mornings) to 84F (with AC off and halides on in summer). At 84F halides get switched off by ACjr. New setup will have a lower target temp because it's in a basement with LEDs. The first 10 years my target was 75F. My new target will probably 76ish. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

08/09/2017, 09:41 AM	#9
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	^good to know I'm also planning in decreasing current rate of evap with the lower temp __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

08/09/2017, 10:07 AM	#10
Brieninsac Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 782	Summer 80 Winter 79 __________________ Red Sea Reefer 350 (73gal/18gal sump) / Kessil a360WE Lights

08/09/2017, 10:14 AM	#11
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	Controllers are only a more solid switch. Climate controlled houses, non-halide tanks should get the thanks if a tight temp range is the goal. I think their is something said about letting the temps move around; Either that, or many of the "my tank hit x degrees and everything is crashed threads are questionable. I use a dual ranco for heaters and the canopy fan, i still manually turn off the mh's Sent from my SM-S120VL using Tapatalk __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

08/09/2017, 10:45 AM	#12
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	79, +/- a half of a degree or so, year round. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

08/09/2017, 10:49 AM	#13
chgoblknazn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago - East Pilsen/UIC Area Posts: 642	typically 78-79 all year __________________ ...................................................... 45g Custom w/Starfire front & sides, Ecotech Radion Pro G3, MP40QD, Tunze ATO, Nyos Quantum 120 Skimmer, Ecotech Vectra M1 Return Pump

08/09/2017, 11:35 AM	#14
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	Thanks for input. My new system has been running hot. Vectra return pump not withstanding I found a malfunctioning heater. I'm running Radions and 4 T5s inside a hood so my T5s are going off & on all day via Apex control. I'm running 82-83 much of the daylight hours. I'd like to be 77-79. I'm taking measures to correct. Thanks guys! __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

08/09/2017, 12:47 PM	#15
Flanders Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,592	Short answer: I dunno. Long answer, I don't think any of the ways I'm currently measuring temp are accurate. Or maybe one of them is, but I don't know which one. I have two thermometers and they both read different temps, and both of those temps are different from what my Inkbird temperature controller reads. The controller is set to 81. It feels colder than 81 when I stick my arm in the tank, as dumb as that sounds. This controller reads down to a tenth of a degree, but only turns on and off within 1 degree of where you set it, which is really very stupid. So all day the tank fluctuates 79.8-81.2 or so... I assume because the water will continue heating and cooling due to maybe fluid dynamics? I might have just made that up. It probably doesn't really matter that much anyway. Last tank used to get down to 75ish on the regular and nothing seemed to mind. __________________ Insert witty phrase, followed by explosive laughter Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef, two 175-watt MH, two vho actinic

08/09/2017, 05:39 PM	#16
der_wille_zur_macht Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 17,749	I feel like temperature is a case where many reef keepers are slightly ignorant to issues related to sensor/controller accuracy and precision, but at the same time reef tanks are not as sensitive to temperature as we think, so things kind of work out anyways. __________________ Inconveniencing marine life since 1992 "It is my personal belief that reef aquaria should be thriving communities of biodiversity, representative of their wild counterparts, and not merely collections of pretty specimens growing on tidy clean rock shelves covered in purple coralline algae." (Eric Borneman)

08/09/2017, 05:44 PM	#17
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	I would concur Nate that tanks sort of live where they live. This current tank of mine is floundering. LEDS areconvenient but I just can't get my corals to enjoy them. I'm trying to sweep out the corners and see what gives. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

08/09/2017, 06:16 PM	#18
drtango Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Williamsville, NY Posts: 1,741	Same boat here, Radions just never worked for me, I think they were to close to surface. Sucked out the sandbed and went back to halides, all good. __________________ John www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/totm/index.php Current Tank Info: 200 DD, 400w halides, low tech

08/09/2017, 07:56 PM	#20
Flanders Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 3,592	I am halfway ready to scrap LED's myself. Corals just don't grow like I remember, even easy stuff. __________________ Insert witty phrase, followed by explosive laughter Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef, two 175-watt MH, two vho actinic

08/09/2017, 09:11 PM	#21
Wes8888 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntington Station, NY Posts: 48	77.4-78.0 all year around.

08/10/2017, 02:39 AM	#22
block head Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: spencerport ny Posts: 2,619	80 says the CHEAPO glass thermometer. I have a an acjr new it he box . single 250 halide w reefbrite doesn't rock the boat much . window shaker ac keeps my place within reason. Might bribe my kid into rigging up the controller.

08/10/2017, 06:24 PM	#24
der_wille_zur_macht Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 17,749	Cheap alcohol glass thermometers are probably more reliable and accurate than the majority of controllers and sensors sold specifically for the hobby. At least when they're off it's consistent, and the accuracy is still very good. I have a quick read meat thermometer based on a trusty old k type thermocouple that I trust the most. It's precise and can be calibrated and it's easy to use. __________________ Inconveniencing marine life since 1992 "It is my personal belief that reef aquaria should be thriving communities of biodiversity, representative of their wild counterparts, and not merely collections of pretty specimens growing on tidy clean rock shelves covered in purple coralline algae." (Eric Borneman)