Water temperature question

joemama65 · 03/09/2009, 09:12 PM

Hi i just picked up a digital thermostat (highly recommend by the way) and noticed my temp was at 84*f and was like damm, So my main questions is would this high temp affect my corals, because ive noticed that my one coral, i think its a Gineapora, sorry bad with the names is closed up more than it is open. So i was wondering does high temp in your tank affect the openness of certain corals. Im aware that its not uncommon for most corals to be closed, so im just a little worried.

What do others keep their temperatures at, i like 76-80 range.

reefworm · 03/09/2009, 09:16 PM

you're fine. here's some good reading from one of our resident experts...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1525963

thegrun · 03/09/2009, 09:17 PM

76 to 82 on the outside, better at 78-81. Digital thermometers are often miscalibrated. I'd check it against a good lab thermometer to see if it is accurate before I panic over the temperature (but 84 is hot).

reefworm · 03/09/2009, 09:33 PM

I should say at least 2 resident experts! FWIW 84 is not hot. read the thread

seapug · 03/09/2009, 09:57 PM

84 is on the high side of where you want a closed system, but I second the recommendation to check it against a good ol' glass thermometer. I've had some digital thermometers that were way off when compared with a regular analog thermometer.

IslandCrow · 03/09/2009, 10:03 PM

Goniapora is also a very difficult coral to keep with a low success rate, so it may have nothing to do with the temperature. I shoot for around 79-81 degrees personally, but 84 is generally not particularly stressful on corals.

joemama65 · 03/09/2009, 10:53 PM

i have a glass one, but find it hard to read, and possibly easy to get inaccurate readings, my glass says from what i can see, it is around the 80 range, but its good to know my temp level is not to high. Im not sure if thats the correct name for the coral , im new to corals so maybe ill do a thread with some pics and then get some input on the names.

awilson500 · 03/09/2009, 11:00 PM

the flower pot coral is hard to keep in a tank, because each polyp needs feed to stay healthy. I know a person who has had theres going on three years, but he feeds it every other day with phytoplankton and does weekly 10% water changes. His has even grown some.

faze07hd · 03/10/2009, 06:15 AM

+1 on the gonipora being very difficult!!!!!!!!!

IslandCrow · 03/10/2009, 11:57 AM

Here's some info on Goniopora if you're interested. I just did a quick Google search, but all the info appears to be accurate: http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/goniopora.htm

abulgin · 03/10/2009, 12:36 PM

http://www.asira.org/goniopora

dwd5813 · 03/10/2009, 12:45 PM

79-81 is my swing last i looked.

03/09/2009, 09:12 PM	#1
joemama65 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nanaimo Posts: 43	Water temperature question Hi i just picked up a digital thermostat (highly recommend by the way) and noticed my temp was at 84*f and was like damm, So my main questions is would this high temp affect my corals, because ive noticed that my one coral, i think its a Gineapora, sorry bad with the names is closed up more than it is open. So i was wondering does high temp in your tank affect the openness of certain corals. Im aware that its not uncommon for most corals to be closed, so im just a little worried. What do others keep their temperatures at, i like 76-80 range. __________________ 90g sw with 33g sump seaclone skimmer, w/aquaclear 70 hangon, (1) 600 koralia, so far with 98 lbs of live rock, 2 chromis. Current Tank Info: just starting

03/09/2009, 09:16 PM	#2
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	you're fine. here's some good reading from one of our resident experts... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1525963 __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

03/09/2009, 09:33 PM	#4
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	I should say at least 2 resident experts! FWIW 84 is not hot. read the thread __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

03/09/2009, 09:57 PM	#5
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	84 is on the high side of where you want a closed system, but I second the recommendation to check it against a good ol' glass thermometer. I've had some digital thermometers that were way off when compared with a regular analog thermometer. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

03/09/2009, 10:03 PM	#6
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Goniapora is also a very difficult coral to keep with a low success rate, so it may have nothing to do with the temperature. I shoot for around 79-81 degrees personally, but 84 is generally not particularly stressful on corals. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

03/09/2009, 09:17 PM	#3
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	76 to 82 on the outside, better at 78-81. Digital thermometers are often miscalibrated. I'd check it against a good lab thermometer to see if it is accurate before I panic over the temperature (but 84 is hot).

03/09/2009, 10:53 PM	#7
joemama65 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nanaimo Posts: 43	i have a glass one, but find it hard to read, and possibly easy to get inaccurate readings, my glass says from what i can see, it is around the 80 range, but its good to know my temp level is not to high. Im not sure if thats the correct name for the coral , im new to corals so maybe ill do a thread with some pics and then get some input on the names. __________________ 90g sw with 33g sump seaclone skimmer, w/aquaclear 70 hangon, (1) 600 koralia, so far with 98 lbs of live rock, 2 chromis. Current Tank Info: just starting

03/09/2009, 11:00 PM	#8
awilson500 MarkSativa Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 41° 17' 11.70" N 85° 51'07.12" W Posts: 362	the flower pot coral is hard to keep in a tank, because each polyp needs feed to stay healthy. I know a person who has had theres going on three years, but he feeds it every other day with phytoplankton and does weekly 10% water changes. His has even grown some. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon AGA Pre-Drilled, 30 gallon diy sump, TEK T-5 Lighting, 79.5 degress, 1.025salinty, 8.2 to 8.53pH

03/10/2009, 06:15 AM	#9
faze07hd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utica, Ny Posts: 914	+1 on the gonipora being very difficult!!!!!!!!! __________________ Harry Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

03/10/2009, 11:57 AM	#10
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	Here's some info on Goniopora if you're interested. I just did a quick Google search, but all the info appears to be accurate: http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/goniopora.htm __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

03/10/2009, 12:36 PM	#11
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	http://www.asira.org/goniopora

03/10/2009, 12:45 PM	#12
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	79-81 is my swing last i looked. __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm