4 degree temp drop

Never had this happen, fan malfunctioned and stayed on, got home and tank temp dropped from 77 to 73 degrees. I'm warming it slowly so as not to continue shock to inhabitants. So far fish, inverts and corals seem fine. Any suggestions on things to watch for would be appreciated. Thanks:-/

 

do you not run a heater?

i wouldnt worry to much a short time in 73 degrees water shouldnt effect them unless its long term.

 

normally don't run heater because the house is warm and humid living in southwest florida, cooling is the focus around this time of year, according to the reef folks in my area. Thanx for the reply

 

acemow, same problem out here - I have a heater , it comes on January 14th and goes of on February 6th (we had a 3 week winter this year) all other times the issue is keeping tank cool

but my heater stays in anyway and all being well , it can do another 3 weeks work next year

worth having , even if your climate does make them semi redundant

Steve

 

Yeah, I now see the need to keep the heater in, wouldn't have had a significant drop in temp if it was in. Thanks

 

welcome Acemow, Im sure they will OK

funny - because I set my tank up in September 2007 and put the heaters in, but was unable to asses how they worked or if they did work, for 3 months. seems crazy to me because in UK the heaters worked for 10 - 11 months of the year and cooling was only a concern for a 4 week period most years

 

I am researching this hobby pretty intently since I inherited the tank stocked and established and don't want the inhabitants to suffer! I know I have a lot to learn and 3reef forums have been extremely helpful! thanx again