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09/25/2007, 05:46 PM
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what should the temperature be for a basic setup LRFO . i always get different answers
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09/25/2007, 05:51 PM
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I'd keep it about 76-78ish
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09/25/2007, 05:53 PM
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09/25/2007, 05:54 PM
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77-82 would be fine. But like you said you will get all different answers.
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09/25/2007, 07:00 PM
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it doesn't matter what temp what temp you keep it at. the main thing that stresses fishes and corals out are the huge fluctuations in temp. for example a temp change of about 4 degrees from morning to noon time is a big stressor. where as if you can keep your temps at 87 constant throughout the whole day would be better off that way.
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09/25/2007, 07:17 PM
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I agree with trd47 regarding the fluctuations being the more important of the issues but 87 is pushing it IMO -- I like floatingfish's numbers, maybe setting heater/chiller for 79/81 respectively. Just my two cents and what seems to be working for me so far
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09/25/2007, 07:28 PM
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most texts say 78. but mine routinely run 82-84, even up to 86, without problem.
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09/25/2007, 07:43 PM
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I target 82 F as the base temperature for my systems. That seems fine.
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09/25/2007, 08:14 PM
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I have seen anywhere from about 74-85 as long as it is a steady temp at all times. I run around 79-81 throughout the year.
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09/25/2007, 08:45 PM
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Somewhere between 76 and 86. Fluctuations are the norm for these animals, and are important for their health. Within the normal range they are not stressful.
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