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12/07/2010, 03:38 PM
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low 70s for tank temp...
I am just wondering if anyone runs their tank in the low 70s... I raised the temp in my tank slowly to around 80 and started to see red slime algae grow... I lowered the tank slowly back down to 71 and the algae went away... all my corals open up and it seems not to bother any of them... thanks for any info...
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12/07/2010, 03:43 PM
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I have one of my tanks running at 72.5 for years and things are great! Its a mixed reef with several fish.
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12/07/2010, 03:45 PM
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That's a pretty low temp for a reef tank. The preferred range is 76-80 degrees or so. I try to keep mine around 78. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
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12/07/2010, 03:55 PM
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airplanes... i thought everything would not like the cooler temp but everyone seems happy in my tank...
magnolia... I think i need to test my thermometer to make sure it is saying the right temp... thanks for the fast replies |
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